How To Fix WGDS_PROCESS696 - Upper time boundary must be higher than lower

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WGDS_PROCESS - Global data synchronisation

• Message number: 696

• Message text: Upper time boundary must be higher than lower

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WGDS_PROCESS696 - Upper time boundary must be higher than lower ?

  The SAP error message:
  WGDS_PROCESS696: Upper time boundary must be higher than lower
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when defining or processing a time interval (time boundary) in SAP Workflow or related time-dependent processes, and the system detects that the upper time boundary (end time) is less than or equal to the lower time boundary (start time). In other words, the time interval is invalid because the end time is not strictly greater than the start time.
  This can happen in scenarios such as:
  
  Defining deadlines or escalation times in SAP Business Workflow.
  Setting time constraints in workflow steps or tasks.
  Configuring time-dependent conditions or rules where start and end times are specified.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the upper time boundary is strictly greater than the lower time boundary. Steps to fix:
  
  
  Check the time interval values you have entered or that are being passed to the workflow or process:
  
  Verify that the start time (lower boundary) is earlier than the end time (upper boundary).
  Make sure the time format and units are consistent.
  
  
  
  Adjust the time boundaries:
  
  If you are manually entering the times, correct the values so that the upper boundary is later than the lower boundary.
  If the values are dynamically determined (e.g., via variables or calculations), debug or review the logic to ensure correct time calculation.
  
  
  
  Review related workflow or process configuration:
  
  In SAP Business Workflow, check the deadline or escalation step definitions.
  In custom code or user exits, verify the time interval parameters.
  
  
  
  Test the changes to confirm that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SWDD (Workflow Builder), SWI1 (Workflow Log), SWI2_FREQ (Workflow Runtime Analysis)
  SAP Notes: Search for notes related to WGDS_PROCESS696 or time boundary errors in workflow.
  SAP Help Portal: Documentation on Workflow deadlines and time-dependent processing.
  Common Contexts:
  
  Workflow deadline monitoring.
  Time-dependent conditions in workflow steps.
  Escalation procedures in SAP Business Workflow.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  Error: Upper time boundary = lower time boundary.
  Cause: Invalid time interval definition.
  Fix: Ensure upper time boundary > lower time boundary in workflow or process configuration.
  
  If you provide the exact context or transaction where this error occurs, I can help with more specific guidance.