How To Fix STEP431 - Upper limit (&1) not supported in this context

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: STEP - ISO 10303 STEP Mapping Messages

• Message number: 431

• Message text: Upper limit (&1) not supported in this context

What causes this issue?

The specified upper level is not supported in the usage context.

System Response

The value is interperted as a simple value (therefore not as an
interval).

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message STEP431 - Upper limit (&1) not supported in this context ?

  The SAP error message "STEP431 Upper limit (&1) not supported in this context" typically occurs in the context of SAP workflows or process chains, particularly when defining steps or parameters that exceed the allowed limits for a specific operation or configuration.
  
  Cause:
  
  Parameter Exceedance: The error indicates that a parameter or value you are trying to set exceeds the upper limit defined for that specific context. This could be related to numerical limits, such as maximum values for certain fields or settings.
  
  Configuration Issues: It may arise from incorrect configuration settings in the workflow or process chain, where the defined limits do not align with the expected values.
  Data Type Mismatch: If the data type of the value being set does not match the expected data type, it can lead to this error.
  Version or Compatibility Issues: Sometimes, this error can occur due to version mismatches or compatibility issues between different components of the SAP