How To Fix /PF1/MSG_PO_CUST961 - Lower limit for amount must be less than upper limit for amount

/PF1/MSG_PO_CUST961 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_PO_CUST -

• Message number: 961

• Message text: Lower limit for amount must be less than upper limit for amount

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO_CUST961 - Lower limit for amount must be less than upper limit for amount ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO_CUST961 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the lower and upper limits for an amount in a purchasing document, such as a purchase order. This error typically arises when the system detects that the defined lower limit is not less than the upper limit, which violates the logical constraints set in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Error: The most common cause is a misconfiguration in the purchasing document settings, where the lower limit for an amount is set to be equal to or greater than the upper limit.
  Data Entry Error: During the creation or modification of a purchasing document, the user may have inadvertently entered incorrect values for the limits.
  Custom Validation Rules: If there are custom validations or enhancements in place, they may be enforcing rules that are not being met.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for purchasing documents in the SAP system.
  Verify the settings