How To Fix OH017 - The lower limit (&) exceeds the upper limit (&)

OH017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OH - Messages Group Maintenance

• Message number: 017

• Message text: The lower limit (&) exceeds the upper limit (&)

What causes this issue?

You have maintained an interval of values and selected a From-value
larger than the To-value. This is not allowed.

System Response

The system does not accept this interval.

How to fix this error?

Correct your entry. Select a From-value smaller than or as large as the
To-value.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OH017 - The lower limit (&) exceeds the upper limit (&) ?

  The SAP error message OH017, which states "The lower limit (&) exceeds the upper limit (&)," typically occurs in the context of configuration settings or data entry where a range of values is defined. This error indicates that the lower limit of a range is set to a value that is greater than the upper limit, which is logically incorrect.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: This error often arises when configuring parameters in SAP, such as in the context of pricing, inventory management, or other settings where limits are defined.
  Data Entry Error: It can also occur during data entry when a user mistakenly inputs a lower limit that is higher than the upper limit.
  Master Data Issues: If master data records (like material master, customer master, etc.) have been incorrectly set up, it can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Configuration Settings: Check the configuration settings where the error is occurring. Ensure that the lower limit is