How To Fix KN019 - To value is less than "From" value

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KN - Reporting for Costing

• Message number: 019

• Message text: To value is less than "From" value

What causes this issue?

You are trying to analyze a group of cost centers, cost elements or
orders. The "to value" you entered is less than the "from value" you
entered.

How to fix this error?

Change either the "from value" or the "to value".

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KN019 - To value is less than "From" value ?

  The SAP error message KN019 ("To value is less than 'From' value") typically occurs in the context of maintaining customer master data, particularly when defining payment terms, pricing conditions, or other ranges where a "From" value is expected to be less than or equal to a "To" value.
  Cause:
  This error arises when you are trying to enter a range of values (for example, in a pricing condition or discount) where the "To" value is less than the "From" value. For instance, if you are defining a discount for a quantity range and you set the "From" quantity to 10 and the "To" quantity to 5, SAP will throw this error because it does not make logical sense for the upper limit (To) to be less than the lower limit (From).
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Check the Values: Review the values you have entered for the "From" and "To" fields. Ensure that the "To" value is greater than or equal to the "From" value.
  
  
  Correct the Entry: If you find that the "To" value is indeed less than the "From" value, correct it by entering a valid range. For example, if the "From" value is 10, the "To" value should be 10 or greater.
  
  
  Save Changes: After making the necessary corrections, save your changes and check if the error persists.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: This error can occur in various transaction codes related to customer master data, such as XD01, XD02, or pricing conditions in VK11, VK12.
  Data Validation: Always ensure that the data you are entering adheres to the logical constraints of the system. This includes checking ranges, conditions, and any other related fields.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the customer master data or pricing conditions.
  SAP Notes: If the issue persists or if you believe it is a bug, check SAP Notes for any related issues or patches that may address this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KN019 error and successfully maintain your customer master data or pricing conditions in SAP.