How To Fix SD_EXPRESSION071 - Function &1: Value for parameter &2 has to be <= &3 (is &4)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SD_EXPRESSION - Messages processing AST expressions

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Function &1: Value for parameter &2 has to be <= &3 (is &4)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SD_EXPRESSION071 - Function &1: Value for parameter &2 has to be <= &3 (is &4) ?

  The SAP error message SD_EXPRESSION071 typically occurs in the context of Sales and Distribution (SD) when there is a validation issue with the parameters being passed to a function. The message indicates that a specific parameter value exceeds the allowed limit.
  
  Cause:
  The error message SD_EXPRESSION071 is triggered when:
  
  A function (denoted by &1) is being called with a parameter (&2) that has a value greater than the maximum allowed value (&3).
  The actual value being passed is shown as &4.
  
  This often happens in scenarios involving pricing, discounts, or conditions where certain limits are enforced by business rules or configuration settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify the Function and Parameters:
  
  Check the function name (&1) and the specific parameter (&2) mentioned in the error message.
  Understand the context in which this function is being called (e.g., during sales order creation, pricing determination, etc.).
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Look into the configuration settings related to the