How To Fix SQLM080 - Measurment period: lower limit greater than upper limit

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SQLM - SQL Monitor messages to the world

• Message number: 080

• Message text: Measurment period: lower limit greater than upper limit

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SQLM080 - Measurment period: lower limit greater than upper limit ?

  The SAP error message SQLM080, which states "Measurement period: lower limit greater than upper limit," typically occurs in the context of performance measurement or monitoring within the SAP system. This error indicates that the defined measurement period has an invalid configuration where the lower limit (start time) is greater than the upper limit (end time).
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The measurement period settings in the SAP system have been incorrectly defined, leading to a logical inconsistency.
  Data Entry Error: During the setup of measurement periods, the user may have mistakenly entered the lower limit as a later date/time than the upper limit.
  System Bug: In rare cases, this error could be due to a bug in the SAP system or a specific transaction.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Measurement Period Settings:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings for measurement periods in your SAP system.
  Verify the values for the lower and upper limits. Ensure that the lower limit is indeed less than the upper limit.
  
  
  
  Correct the Values:
  
  If you find that the lower limit is greater than the upper limit, correct the values accordingly. Set the lower limit to a date/time that is earlier than the upper limit.
  
  
  
  Review User Input:
  
  If the error occurred during a user input process, review the steps taken to ensure that the correct values were entered.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on setting up measurement periods correctly.
  
  
  
  Test Changes:
  
  After making corrections, test the changes to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking and correcting the configuration, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on your SAP version, you may need to use specific transaction codes to access measurement period settings (e.g., transaction codes related to performance monitoring).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  System Logs: Review system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide context for the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SQLM080 error and ensure that your measurement periods are configured correctly.