How To Fix MDG_BS_MAT_SI038 - Upper Boundary Values are not valid for IntervalBoundaryTypeCode 1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_BS_MAT_SI - Message Class : Material Replication Services Implementation

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Upper Boundary Values are not valid for IntervalBoundaryTypeCode 1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_BS_MAT_SI038 - Upper Boundary Values are not valid for IntervalBoundaryTypeCode 1 ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_MAT_SI038 indicates that there is an issue with the upper boundary values for a specific interval in the Master Data Governance (MDG) system, particularly related to material data. This error typically arises when the values defined for a certain attribute do not conform to the expected range or format.
  Cause:
  
  
  Invalid Upper Boundary Values: The upper boundary values for a specific attribute are not valid according to the defined rules or constraints in the system. This could be due to:
  
  The values exceeding the maximum allowed limits.
  The values being in an incorrect format (e.g., numeric values where text is expected).
  The values not being aligned with the lower boundary values (e.g., upper boundary should be greater than lower boundary).
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the data model or the validation rules that govern the attributes in question.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: Users may have entered incorrect data during the material creation or update process.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review the Data: Check the values entered for the material attributes that are causing the error. Ensure that:
  
  The upper boundary values are within the acceptable range.
  The format of the values is correct.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration: If you have access to the configuration settings:
  
  Review the settings for the relevant data model in MDG.
  Ensure that the interval boundaries are correctly defined and that the upper boundary is greater than the lower boundary.
  
  
  
  Validation Rules: Look into the validation rules that are applied to the material data. Ensure that they are correctly set up and that they align with the business requirements.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional context and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Testing: After making corrections, test the changes by attempting to save or process the material data again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  Seek Help: If the issue cannot be resolved, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP experts who can provide more specific guidance based on your system configuration.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  MDG Configuration Guides: Review the configuration guides for Master Data Governance to understand how to properly set up interval boundaries and validation rules.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.