How To Fix /PLMB/BA_RCP823 - Process master &1: Minimum value is greater than target value

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMB/BA_RCP -

• Message number: 823

• Message text: Process master &1: Minimum value is greater than target value

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMB/BA_RCP823 - Process master &1: Minimum value is greater than target value ?

  The SAP error message /PLMB/BA_RCP823 Process master &1: Minimum value is greater than target value typically occurs in the context of process manufacturing or production planning within SAP. This error indicates that the minimum value defined for a certain parameter in the process master data is greater than the target value, which is logically inconsistent.
  Cause:
  
  Data Entry Error: The most common cause is a data entry mistake where the minimum value was incorrectly set higher than the target value.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the process master data, leading to incorrect relationships between minimum and target values.
  Master Data Inconsistency: The process master data may have been modified or imported incorrectly, leading to inconsistencies.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Process Master Data:
  
  Navigate to the process master data in SAP.
  Check the specific process master identified by &1 in the error message.
  Verify the minimum and target values for the relevant parameters.
  
  
  
  Correct the Values:
  
  If the minimum value is indeed greater than the target value, adjust the minimum value to be less than or equal to the target value.
  Save the changes and re-attempt the operation that triggered the error.
  
  
  
  Validation:
  
  After making changes, validate the process master data to ensure that all values are consistent and logical.
  Run any relevant checks or reports to confirm that the data is now correct.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct values, consult the relevant SAP documentation or guidelines for your specific process or industry.
  
  
  
  Involve Technical Support:
  
  If the issue persists or if you suspect a deeper configuration issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or a technical consultant for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like C223 (for process master data) or C201 (for production orders) to access and modify the relevant data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address known issues.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users involved in data entry and master data management are trained properly to avoid such errors in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your process master data is correctly configured.