How To Fix WP206 - Enter a value that is greater than start number

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WP - Messages from POS interface

• Message number: 206

• Message text: Enter a value that is greater than start number

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WP206 - Enter a value that is greater than start number ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WP206: "Enter a value that is greater than start number":
  
  Error Message:
  WP206 - Enter a value that is greater than start number
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you are entering a range of numbers (for example, a range of personnel numbers, document numbers, or any other numeric range) and the end number you entered is less than or equal to the start number. SAP expects the end number to be strictly greater than the start number to define a valid range.
  
  When does it typically occur?
  
  When defining or changing number ranges in transaction codes like SNRO, SNUM, or during master data creation/modification where number ranges are involved.
  When entering a range of values in selection screens or reports.
  When maintaining personnel numbers, document numbers, or any other numeric ranges in customizing or master data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the values you entered:
  
  Ensure that the end number is greater than the start number.
  For example, if the start number is 1000, the end number must be 1001 or higher.
  
  
  
  Correct the input:
  
  Adjust the end number to be greater than the start number.
  If you intended to enter a single number, make sure both start and end numbers are the same or adjust accordingly based on the context.
  
  
  
  If you are maintaining number ranges:
  
  Go to the number range maintenance transaction (e.g., SNRO).
  Select the object and interval.
  Correct the number range interval so that the end number is greater than the start number.
  
  
  
  Check for leading zeros or formatting issues:
  
  Sometimes, leading zeros or formatting differences can cause the system to interpret numbers incorrectly.
  Make sure the numbers are entered in the correct format.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Number ranges in SAP are used to uniquely identify objects like documents, personnel numbers, etc.
  The system requires a valid range to avoid overlaps and ensure uniqueness.
  This error is a basic validation to prevent logical inconsistencies.
  If you are unsure about the valid number ranges, consult your SAP administrator or check the customizing settings.
  
  
  Example:
  
  
  
  Start Number
  End Number
  Result
  
  
  
  
  1000
  1000
  Error WP206
  
  
  1000
  999
  Error WP206
  
  
  1000
  1001
  Valid input
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or context where you encountered this error, I can give more tailored advice.
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Description
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  End number = Start number in a number range
  
  
  Solution
  Enter an end number greater than the start number
  
  
  Related
  Number range maintenance (SNRO, SNUM), selection screens, master data
  
  
  
  
  Let me know if you need help with a specific transaction or scenario!