How To Fix >1020 - Enter a "to" that is not the same as the "from"

>1020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >1 - Shockwave SAPGUI message handling

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Enter a "to" that is not the same as the "from"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >1020 - Enter a "to" that is not the same as the "from" ?

  The SAP error message "1020 Enter a 'to' that is not the same as the 'from'" typically occurs when you are trying to perform a transaction that involves a range of values, such as in a selection screen for reports or data entry forms. This error indicates that the "to" value you have entered is the same as the "from" value, which is not allowed in the context of the operation you are trying to perform.
  
  Cause:
  
  Identical Values: The most common cause is that the user has mistakenly entered the same value for both the "from" and "to" fields. For example, if you are trying to select a range of dates or numbers, both fields should represent different values.
  Data Entry Error: It could be a simple typographical error where the user intended to enter different values but accidentally entered the same one.
  System Validation: The system has built-in validation rules that prevent