How To Fix QS167 - Select an upper specification limit that is greater than the lower limit

QS167 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QS - QM: Master data

• Message number: 167

• Message text: Select an upper specification limit that is greater than the lower limit

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QS167 - Select an upper specification limit that is greater than the lower limit ?

  The SAP error message QS167, which states "Select an upper specification limit that is greater than the lower limit," typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) within SAP. This error arises when you are trying to define or enter specification limits for a characteristic in a quality inspection plan or a quality notification, and the upper specification limit (USL) is not greater than the lower specification limit (LSL).
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by one of the following scenarios:
  
  Incorrect Input: The user has entered the upper specification limit as equal to or less than the lower specification limit.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a typographical error or misunderstanding in entering the limits.
  System Configuration: In some cases, the system configuration or settings may not allow for the limits to be set correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the QS167 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Review the Specification Limits:
  
  Go back to the screen where you are entering