How To Fix /SAPAPO/OUTLDET023 - The upper limit value must be higher than the lower limit

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/OUTLDET -

• Message number: 023

• Message text: The upper limit value must be higher than the lower limit

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/OUTLDET023 - The upper limit value must be higher than the lower limit ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/OUTLDET023 indicates that there is an issue with the upper and lower limit values in a certain configuration or data entry within the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. Specifically, this error occurs when the upper limit value is not greater than the lower limit value, which is a requirement for certain settings or calculations.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Data Entry: The most common cause is that the user has entered the upper limit value as equal to or less than the lower limit value.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the planning parameters or settings that define these limits.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, it’s possible that the limits were not set correctly during the migration process.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Input Values: Review the values entered for the upper and lower limits. Ensure that the upper limit is indeed greater than the lower limit.
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction or configuration screen where these limits are set.
  Correct the values as necessary.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings: If the limits are set in a configuration table or screen, ensure that the settings are correct and that they comply with the business rules.
  
  
  Data Validation: If this error arises during data import or migration, validate the data to ensure that all entries conform to the required constraints.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on setting upper and lower limits in the context of your APO configuration.
  
  
  Testing: After making corrections, test the changes to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on where the error occurs, you may need to use specific transaction codes to access the relevant configuration or data entry screens (e.g., /SAPAPO/SDP94 for planning book settings).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /SAPAPO/OUTLDET023 and ensure that your upper and lower limit values are correctly configured.