How To Fix W_CB238 - Enter descending values

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W_CB -

• Message number: 238

• Message text: Enter descending values

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W_CB238 - Enter descending values ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  W_CB238 - Enter descending values
  
  Cause:
  This warning message typically appears when you enter values in a selection screen or a range where the "From" value is greater than the "To" value. In other words, the system expects a range with ascending values (e.g., 100 to 200), but you have entered them in descending order (e.g., 200 to 100).
  For example, if you are entering a date range or a numeric range, the start value should be less than or equal to the end value. If the start value is greater, SAP issues this warning to alert you that the range is logically incorrect.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the input values: Verify the "From" and "To" fields in the selection screen or input form.
  Correct the order: Make sure the "From" value is less than or equal to the "To" value.
  Re-enter the values: Adjust the values accordingly and proceed.
  
  If the descending order is intentional (rare case), you may need to adjust the logic or selection criteria, but generally, ranges should be ascending.
  
  Related Information:
  
  This message is a warning (W), not an error, so you can often continue after acknowledging it, but the results may not be as expected.
  Common in reports, selection screens, or any input where ranges are specified (dates, numbers, document numbers, etc.).
  The message helps prevent logical errors in data selection or processing.
  If you want to suppress this warning, it would require custom code changes or user-exit modifications, but this is generally not recommended.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  W_CB238 warns you that the range values you entered are descending when they should be ascending. Correct the input values so that the "From" value is less than or equal to the "To" value to resolve the warning.