How To Fix /SCMB/DDD_BUF_MAINT071 - Postal code lower limit is greater than upper limit

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/DDD_BUF_MAINT -

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Postal code lower limit is greater than upper limit

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/DDD_BUF_MAINT071 - Postal code lower limit is greater than upper limit ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/DDD_BUF_MAINT071 indicating that the "Postal code lower limit is greater than upper limit" typically arises in the context of data maintenance for distribution or logistics processes, particularly when defining postal code ranges for certain functionalities like delivery, shipping, or transportation planning.
  Cause:
  This error occurs when there is a configuration or data entry issue where the lower limit of a postal code range is set to a value that is greater than the upper limit. This can happen due to:
  
  Data Entry Error: Incorrectly entering postal codes during the configuration of postal code ranges.
  Configuration Issue: Misconfiguration in the settings related to postal code ranges in the SAP system.
  Import/Upload Errors: If postal codes are being uploaded from an external source, the data might not be validated properly, leading to incorrect ranges.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in SAP where postal code ranges are defined (e.g., in the customizing settings for logistics or transportation).
  Verify the postal code ranges to ensure that the lower limit is indeed less than or equal to the upper limit.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  If you find that the postal code ranges are incorrectly set, correct the values so that the lower limit is less than or equal to the upper limit.
  Save the changes and re-test the functionality that triggered the error.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  If the postal codes are being imported or uploaded, ensure that there is proper validation in place to prevent such errors from occurring in the future.
  Consider implementing checks or constraints in the data upload process to validate postal code ranges.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to postal code configuration for any specific guidelines or best practices.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making corrections, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (for configuration) or SE11 (for data dictionary) to access the relevant settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any 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 identify and correct the cause of the error message /SCMB/DDD_BUF_MAINT071.