How To Fix ME253 - Please enter net value limits in strictly ascending order

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 253

• Message text: Please enter net value limits in strictly ascending order

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME253 - Please enter net value limits in strictly ascending order ?

  The SAP error message ME253, which states "Please enter net value limits in strictly ascending order," typically occurs in the context of defining conditions for pricing or discounts in purchasing documents, such as purchase orders or contracts. This error indicates that the net value limits you are trying to set for a pricing condition are not in the correct order.
  Cause:
  The error arises when the net value limits you are entering for a condition (like a discount or surcharge) are not in strictly ascending order. For example, if you enter the following limits:
  
  Limit 1: $100
  Limit 2: $100
  Limit 3: $200
  
  In this case, the second limit is not greater than the first, which violates the requirement for strictly ascending order.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the net value limits you are entering are in strictly ascending order. Here’s how you can do that:
  
  Review the Limits: Check the net value limits you have entered for the pricing condition.
  Adjust the Values: Make sure that each subsequent limit is greater than the previous one. For example:
  
  Limit 1: $100
  Limit 2: $150
  Limit 3: $200
  
  
  Save Changes: After adjusting the limits, save your changes and try to proceed with the transaction again.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: This error can occur in various transaction codes related to purchasing, such as ME21N (Create Purchase Order), ME22N (Change Purchase Order), or ME31K (Create Contract).
  Condition Records: The error is often related to condition records in the pricing procedure. You may need to check the condition records for the relevant pricing conditions in transaction code MEK1 (Create Condition) or MEK2 (Change Condition).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more details on how to set up pricing conditions and the requirements for net value limits.
  
  By ensuring that the net value limits are correctly set, you should be able to resolve the ME253 error and proceed with your purchasing activities in SAP.