How To Fix 09426 - From date & is greater than to date &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 09 -

• Message number: 426

• Message text: From date & is greater than to date &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 09426 - From date & is greater than to date & ?

  The SAP error message "09426: From date & is greater than to date &" typically occurs when there is a date validation issue in a transaction or report where a "from" date is expected to be earlier than a "to" date. This error is common in various SAP modules, such as HR, MM, or SD, where date ranges are used for reporting, planning, or data entry.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  The "From date" entered is later than the "To date."
  This can happen due to user input errors, such as typing the dates incorrectly or selecting the wrong dates from a date picker.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  Check the Dates: Review the "From date" and "To date" fields in the transaction or report where the error occurred.
  Correct the Dates: Ensure that the "From date" is earlier than the "To date." Adjust the dates accordingly.
  Re-enter the Data: After correcting the dates, re-submit the