How To Fix MD497 - The minimum Y value must be less than the maximum Y value

MD497 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MD - Material Requirements Planning (MRP)

• Message number: 497

• Message text: The minimum Y value must be less than the maximum Y value

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MD497 - The minimum Y value must be less than the maximum Y value ?

  The SAP error message MD497, "The minimum Y value must be less than the maximum Y value," typically occurs in the context of planning and forecasting within the SAP system, particularly when dealing with planning data in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module or similar planning tools.
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when there is an inconsistency in the planning parameters, specifically when defining a range of values (Y values) for a planning object. The minimum Y value is expected to be less than the maximum Y value, and if this condition is not met, the system generates this error.
  Common causes include:
  
  Incorrect Data Entry: Users may have entered the minimum and maximum values incorrectly.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies in the values.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration settings in the planning area or planning book can lead to this error.
  Master Data Issues: Problems with