How To Fix M5237 - Lower limit greater than upper limit

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M5 - LIS: Standard Analyses (Inventory Controlling Doc. Analysis)

• Message number: 237

• Message text: Lower limit greater than upper limit

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M5237 - Lower limit greater than upper limit ?

  The SAP error message M5237 "Lower limit greater than upper limit" typically occurs in the context of inventory management or material master data when there is an inconsistency in the defined limits for a particular material or process. This error indicates that the system has detected that the lower limit value is set higher than the upper limit value, which is logically incorrect.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Data Entry: The most common cause is a data entry error where the user has mistakenly entered the lower limit value greater than the upper limit value.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings of the material master or inventory management parameters.
  Master Data Issues: The material master data may have been incorrectly maintained, leading to this inconsistency.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record for the affected material.
  Check the relevant views (e.g., Basic Data, Purchasing, Sales, etc.) for any limit settings.
  Ensure that the lower limit is less than the upper limit.
  
  
  
  Correct the Values:
  
  If you find that the lower limit is indeed greater than the upper limit, correct the values to ensure that the lower limit is less than or equal to the upper limit.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  If the error persists, review the configuration settings in the SAP system related to inventory management or material master data.
  Ensure that all settings are correctly defined according to business requirements.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific guidance on the material master and inventory management settings.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making corrections, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like MM02 (Change Material) to access and modify material master data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the appropriate permissions to make changes to the material master data.
  Training: If this error is common among users, consider providing training on proper data entry and maintenance of material master records.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the M5237 error and ensure that your material master data is correctly configured.