How To Fix NGC_CORE_CHR008 - Upper limit is less than or equal to lower limit

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: NGC_CORE_CHR - Message class for characteristic maintenance

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Upper limit is less than or equal to lower limit

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message NGC_CORE_CHR008 - Upper limit is less than or equal to lower limit ?

  The SAP error message NGC_CORE_CHR008 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of a characteristic in the SAP system, specifically that the upper limit of a range is less than or equal to the lower limit. This typically occurs in the context of variant configuration or when defining characteristics for products.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You are trying to define a range for a characteristic where the upper limit is incorrectly set to be less than or equal to the lower limit.
  This can happen during the creation or modification of characteristics in the SAP system, particularly in the context of configurable materials or variant configuration.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (Characteristic Maintenance).
  Enter the characteristic that is causing the error and check its settings.
  Ensure that the upper limit is greater than the lower limit.
  
  
  
  Modify Limits:
  
  If you find that the upper limit is indeed less than or equal to the lower limit, modify the values accordingly.
  For example, if the lower limit is set to 10, the upper limit should be set to a value greater than 10 (e.g., 11 or higher).
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, save the changes to the characteristic.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After saving, test the configuration again to ensure that the error no longer appears.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  CT04: Characteristic Maintenance
  CU01: Create Configuration Profile
  CU02: Change Configuration Profile
  CU03: Display Configuration Profile
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on characteristics and variant configuration.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to modify characteristics in the system.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the NGC_CORE_CHR008 error and ensure that your characteristic definitions are correctly configured.