How To Fix KS016 - The upper limit of the interval is below the lower limit

KS016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KS - RK-S Master Data Maintenance

• Message number: 016

• Message text: The upper limit of the interval is below the lower limit

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KS016 - The upper limit of the interval is below the lower limit ?

  The SAP error message KS016, which states "The upper limit of the interval is below the lower limit," typically occurs in the context of cost center planning or budgeting within the SAP system. This error indicates that there is a configuration or data entry issue where the defined upper limit for a planning interval is set lower than the lower limit, which is logically incorrect.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Data Entry: The most common cause is that during the planning process, the user has inadvertently entered an upper limit that is less than the lower limit.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the planning layout or the parameters set for the planning cycle.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system or from a previous version of SAP, there may be inconsistencies in the data that lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Planning Layout: Review the planning layout to ensure that