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

/SCMB/DDD_BUF_MAINT071 - Overview

• 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