How To Fix ORB006 - Lower limit of the cost element interval is higher than upper limit

ORB006 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Lower limit of the cost element interval is higher than upper limit

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ORB006 - Lower limit of the cost element interval is higher than upper limit ?

  The SAP error message ORB006, which states "Lower limit of the cost element interval is higher than upper limit," typically occurs in the context of cost element planning or when defining cost element intervals in SAP. This error indicates that there is a configuration issue where the defined range for cost elements is incorrect.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when the lower limit of a cost element interval is set to a value that is greater than the upper limit. This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: During the setup of cost element intervals, the values for the lower and upper limits may have been entered incorrectly.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors when defining cost elements or intervals can lead to this issue.
  System Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, the intervals may not have been set up correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ORB006 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Cost Element Interval Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the