How To Fix /SEHS/HM_API018 - Numeric value &1: Lower limit value is above upper limit value

/SEHS/HM_API018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SEHS/HM_API -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Numeric value &1: Lower limit value is above upper limit value

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/SEHS/HM_API018 - Details

• The SAP error message /SEHS/HM_API018 Numeric value &1: Lower limit value is above upper limit value typically occurs in the context of handling numeric values in SAP, particularly when working with APIs or data validation processes. This error indicates that there is a discrepancy in the defined limits for a numeric value, where the lower limit is set higher than the upper limit, which is logically incorrect.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The lower limit and upper limit values for a numeric field may have been incorrectly configured in the system.
  Data Entry Error: During data entry or data import, the values for the lower and upper limits may have been swapped or incorrectly entered.
  Business Logic Error: There may be a flaw in the business logic that defines how limits are set or validated.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the relevant numeric field or API. Ensure that the lower limit is indeed less than