How To Fix VK039 - The lower limit is larger than the upper limit

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VK - Pflege und Bearbeitung von Konditionen

• Message number: 039

• Message text: The lower limit is larger than the upper limit

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VK039 - The lower limit is larger than the upper limit ?

  The SAP error message VK039, "The lower limit is larger than the upper limit," typically occurs in the context of pricing conditions in SAP, particularly when defining pricing procedures or condition records. This error indicates that there is a logical inconsistency in the pricing setup where the defined lower limit (minimum value) is greater than the upper limit (maximum value), which is not permissible.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Condition Records: The most common cause is that the condition records for pricing have been incorrectly set up, where the lower limit is mistakenly entered as a value greater than the upper limit.
  Pricing Procedure Configuration: There may be an issue in the configuration of the pricing procedure where the limits for certain conditions are not set correctly.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors during the creation or modification of condition records can lead to this inconsistency.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Condition Records:
  
  Go to the transaction code VK11 (Create Condition) or VK12 (Change Condition) to review the condition records related to the pricing procedure.
  Verify the values for the lower limit and upper limit. Ensure that the lower limit is less than or equal to the upper limit.
  
  
  
  Adjust Pricing Procedure:
  
  If the issue is related to the pricing procedure configuration, navigate to the configuration settings using transaction code SPRO.
  Follow the path: Sales and Distribution > Basic Functions > Pricing > Pricing Control > Define Pricing Procedures.
  Review the settings for the relevant pricing procedure and ensure that the limits are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  If the error occurs during a specific transaction (like sales order creation), validate the data being entered to ensure that it adheres to the defined pricing conditions.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the pricing procedure again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  VK11 - Create Condition
  VK12 - Change Condition
  VK13 - Display Condition
  SPRO - Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on pricing procedures and condition records.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify pricing conditions in SAP.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VK039 error and ensure that your pricing conditions are set up correctly.