diff --git a/openair2/F1AP/f1ap_handlers.c b/openair2/F1AP/f1ap_handlers.c
index a5b6a09963..12aba18a9d 100644
--- a/openair2/F1AP/f1ap_handlers.c
+++ b/openair2/F1AP/f1ap_handlers.c
@@ -98,7 +98,7 @@ int f1ap_handle_message(instance_t instance, uint32_t assoc_id, int32_t stream,
   }
 
   /* Checking procedure Code and direction of message */
-  if (pdu.choice.initiatingMessage->procedureCode > sizeof(f1ap_messages_callback) / (3 * sizeof(
+  if (pdu.choice.initiatingMessage->procedureCode >= sizeof(f1ap_messages_callback) / (3 * sizeof(
         f1ap_message_decoded_callback))
       || (pdu.present > F1AP_F1AP_PDU_PR_unsuccessfulOutcome)) {
     LOG_E(F1AP, "[SCTP %d] Either procedureCode %ld or direction %d exceed expected\n",