How To Fix RT096 - Invalid parameter combination: &1 >= &2 necessary!

RT096 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RT - Monitoring infrastructure MSG and alert texts

• Message number: 096

• Message text: Invalid parameter combination: &1 >= &2 necessary!

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RT096 - Invalid parameter combination: &1 >= &2 necessary! ?

  The SAP error message RT096 "Invalid parameter combination: &1 >= &2 necessary!?" typically occurs in the context of SAP's reporting or data processing functions, particularly when there are issues with the parameters being passed to a function or transaction. This error indicates that a certain condition regarding the parameters is not met, specifically that one parameter must be less than another.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by:
  
  Parameter Mismatch: The values of the parameters being passed do not meet the expected logical conditions. For example, if you have two parameters, A and B, the system expects A to be less than B, but the values provided do not satisfy this condition (i.e., A >= B).
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry by the user can lead to this error. For instance, if a user is entering a date range, the start date might be entered as later than the end date.
  
  Configuration Issues: Sometimes,