How To Fix S1856 - Operator & was specified, but the values are in increasing sequence

S1856 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S1 - Statistik / SAP-Monitor

• Message number: 856

• Message text: Operator & was specified, but the values are in increasing sequence

What causes this issue?

One of the operators '>, >=' was used, but you have specified the
values
in increasing sequence.

System Response

This may lead to a misinterpretation of the parameter.

How to fix this error?

If you are using one of the operators named above, specify the
parameter values in decreasing sequence.
'Green' should have the largest value.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S1856 - Operator & was specified, but the values are in increasing sequence ?

  The SAP error message S1856 indicates that there is an issue with the use of an operator in a selection condition where the values are expected to be in a certain order. Specifically, the error message states: "Operator & was specified, but the values are in increasing sequence." This typically occurs in the context of selection screens or when defining ranges for data selection in ABAP programs.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you are trying to use an operator (like BETWEEN, IN, or others) that implies a certain relationship between the values, but the values provided do not conform to that relationship. For example, if you are using a range operator and the lower limit is greater than the upper limit, or if you are using an operator that expects a descending order but the values are in ascending order.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Check the Values: Review the values you are