How To Fix UPP_PP_K037 - For characteristic '&1', the 'to' value is lower than the 'from' value

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UPP_PP_K - Messages for Planning Processor Core

• Message number: 037

• Message text: For characteristic '&1', the 'to' value is lower than the 'from' value

What causes this issue?

When maintaining the selections in the current planning level or the
current planning package for characteristic '&V1&', you maintained a
'to' value that is lower than the 'from' value.

System Response

Manual planning cannot be called up with the current planning level or
current planning package.

How to fix this error?

Change the selections for characteristic '&V1&' in the planning level
or the planning package so that all 'from' values are lower than the
'to' values.

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UPP_PP_K037 - For characteristic '&1', the 'to' value is lower than the 'from' value ?

  The SAP error message UPP_PP_K037 indicates that there is an issue with the characteristic values defined in a planning scenario, specifically in the context of SAP's Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or similar modules. The error message states that for a specific characteristic (denoted by '&1'), the 'to' value is lower than the 'from' value, which is logically incorrect.
  Cause:
  This error typically arises in the following scenarios:
  
  Incorrect Value Ranges: When defining characteristics in a planning book or in the configuration of a planning scenario, the range of values for a characteristic is incorrectly set. For example, if you have a characteristic that is supposed to represent a range of values (like a quantity or a date), the upper limit ('to' value) cannot be less than the lower limit ('from' value).
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors during the setup of characteristics or planning books can lead to this inconsistency.
  Configuration Issues: If there are changes in the configuration of characteristics or if they are not properly aligned with the data model, this error can occur.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UPP_PP_K037 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration of the characteristic in question.
  Verify the 'from' and 'to' values for the characteristic. Ensure that the 'to' value is greater than or equal to the 'from' value.
  
  
  
  Adjust Value Ranges:
  
  If you find that the 'to' value is indeed lower than the 'from' value, correct it by adjusting the values to ensure that the range is valid.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Book Settings:
  
  If the error is occurring in a specific planning book, review the settings and ensure that all characteristics are correctly defined with valid ranges.
  
  
  
  Test Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the planning scenario again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct values or configurations, refer to SAP documentation or consult with a functional consultant who specializes in SAP APO or the relevant module.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. Sometimes, SAP releases updates that address specific bugs or issues.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/SDP94 for planning book configuration or /SAPAPO/MC62 for characteristic settings.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and correct the cause of the UPP_PP_K037 error in your SAP system.