How To Fix ORB005 - Specify a lower limit for the cost element interval

ORB005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ORB - Project-Related Incoming Orders/Open Orders

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Specify a lower limit for the cost element interval

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ORB005 - Specify a lower limit for the cost element interval ?

  The SAP error message ORB005, which states "Specify a lower limit for the cost element interval," typically occurs in the context of cost element planning or budgeting within the SAP system. This error indicates that a required parameter for defining a cost element interval has not been set correctly.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Lower Limit: When defining a cost element interval, the lower limit for the cost element range has not been specified.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for cost element planning may be incomplete or incorrectly set up.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry process where the lower limit was overlooked or incorrectly input.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ORB005 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Cost Element Interval Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for cost element intervals in the SAP system.
  Ensure that a valid lower limit is specified for the