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