How To Fix /SAPAPO/OUTLDET021 - Specify either the lower or upper values (or both)

/SAPAPO/OUTLDET021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/OUTLDET -

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Specify either the lower or upper values (or both)

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

/SAPAPO/OUTLDET021 - Details

• The SAP error message /SAPAPO/OUTLDET021 typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when you are trying to define or modify an output determination profile, and you have not specified the required lower or upper values for a certain parameter.
  
  Cause:
  This error message indicates that the system expects you to provide either a lower limit, an upper limit, or both for a specific parameter in the output determination settings. The absence of these values leads to the error, as the system cannot process the request without this critical information.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Access the Output Determination Profile:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction in SAP where you are configuring the output determination (e.g., /SAPAPO/OUTLDET).
  
  
  
  Check the Parameters:
  
  Look for the section where you need to specify the lower and upper values. This could be in a section related to planning, forecasting, or any other relevant area depending on your