How To Fix UPF042 - Enter either a single value or an interval

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UPF - Planning Functions

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Enter either a single value or an interval

What causes this issue?

Only 2 types of selection conditions are supported at present: Single
values and intervals.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Change your entries.

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 UPF042 - Enter either a single value or an interval ?

  The SAP error message UPF042 ("Enter either a single value or an interval") typically occurs in the context of entering values in a selection screen or a parameter field where the system expects either a single value or a range (interval) of values. This error is common in various SAP transactions, especially when dealing with selection criteria for reports or data retrieval.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when the user attempts to enter multiple values in a field that only accepts a single value or a range. For example, if a user tries to input multiple discrete values (like A, B, C) in a field that only allows for a single value or a range (like 1-10), the system will trigger this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UPF042 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Input Format: Ensure that you are entering either a single value or a valid interval. For example:
  
  Single Value: Enter just