How To Fix /PF1/MSG_CP_BAPI_PO031 - Clearing Area range incorrect

/PF1/MSG_CP_BAPI_PO031 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_CP_BAPI_PO -

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Clearing Area range incorrect

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_CP_BAPI_PO031 - Clearing Area range incorrect ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_CP_BAPI_PO031 Clearing Area range incorrect typically occurs in the context of BAPI (Business Application Programming Interface) calls related to Purchase Orders (POs). This error indicates that there is an issue with the clearing area range specified in the BAPI call, which is not valid or does not meet the expected criteria.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Range Specification: The clearing area range provided in the BAPI call may be incorrectly defined, such as having a start value greater than the end value.
  Data Type Mismatch: The data types of the fields in the clearing area range may not match the expected types defined in the BAPI.
  Missing Required Fields: Some required fields for the clearing area may not have been populated, leading to an incomplete or invalid range.
  Business Logic Constraints: The values provided may not comply with the business rules or constraints defined in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Range Values: Review the values being passed