How To Fix TU579 - Upper limit smaller than lower limit. Enter different data.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TU - Billing/Scheduling/Budget Billing

• Message number: 579

• Message text: Upper limit smaller than lower limit. Enter different data.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TU579 - Upper limit smaller than lower limit. Enter different data. ?

  The SAP error message TU579, which states "Upper limit smaller than lower limit. Enter different data," typically occurs in the context of setting up or maintaining certain parameters in SAP, such as in the configuration of material master data, quality management, or other areas where limits are defined.
  Cause:
  This error arises when the system detects that the upper limit value you have entered is less than the lower limit value. This is logically incorrect, as the upper limit should always be greater than or equal to the lower limit. 
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to check the values you have entered for the upper and lower limits. Here are the steps to follow:
  
  
  Identify the Transaction: Determine which transaction or configuration you were working on when the error occurred. This could be related to material master data, quality inspection characteristics, or other settings.
  
  
  Review the Limits: Go back to the screen where you entered the upper and lower limits. Check the values you have inputted:
  
  Ensure that the upper limit is greater than or equal to the lower limit.
  If necessary, adjust the values accordingly.
  
  
  
  Re-enter the Data: After correcting the values, re-enter the data and save your changes.
  
  
  Test the Changes: If applicable, perform a test to ensure that the changes have resolved the issue and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Quality Management: This error is often encountered in the context of quality management settings, where specifications for inspection characteristics are defined.
  Material Master: In the material master, this error can occur when defining tolerances for dimensions or weights.
  Validation Rules: SAP has built-in validation rules that prevent the entry of logically incorrect data, which is why this error is triggered.
  
  Additional Tips:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct values to enter, consult with your team or refer to your organization's documentation regarding the specific limits for the parameters you are configuring.
  If the issue persists after correcting the values, consider checking for any user exits or custom validations that might be affecting the input.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the TU579 error and proceed with your work in SAP.