How To Fix /SAPAPO/CTM1229 - Lower limit is larger than the upper limit

/SAPAPO/CTM1229 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CTM1 -

• Message number: 229

• Message text: Lower limit is larger than the upper limit

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CTM1229 - Lower limit is larger than the upper limit ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CTM1229 indicates that there is a configuration issue in the Capacity Planning or CTM (Capable-to-Match) settings within SAP APO (Advanced Planning and Optimization). Specifically, this error occurs when the lower limit of a capacity constraint is set to a value that is greater than the upper limit, which is logically incorrect.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The most common cause is that the capacity limits for a resource (like a production line or machine) have been incorrectly defined in the system.
  Data Entry Error: During the setup of the resource or during the planning process, a user may have mistakenly entered the lower limit as a higher value than the upper limit.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data related to the resources, such as incorrect settings in the resource profile or capacity planning settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Resource Configuration:
  
  Go to the resource master data in SAP APO.
  Verify the capacity settings