How To Fix 3L213 - To month has to be the same or posterior to Month from

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3L - HR: Messages for Mexico

• Message number: 213

• Message text: To month has to be the same or posterior to Month from

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3L213 - To month has to be the same or posterior to Month from ?

  The SAP error message 3L213 indicates that there is a problem with the date range specified in a transaction or report. Specifically, the error states: "To month has to be the same or posterior to Month from." This means that the "To" month you have selected must either be the same as or later than the "From" month. 
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs in scenarios where you are trying to define a period for reporting, planning, or data entry, and the "To" date is set earlier than the "From" date. For example, if you are trying to generate a report for January 2023 to December 2022, the system will throw this error because December 2022 is before January 2023.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  Check the Date Fields: Review the "From" and "To" month fields in the transaction or report you are working with.
  Adjust the Dates: Ensure that the "To" month is the same as or later than the "From" month. For example, if "From" is set to January 2023, then "To" should be set to January 2023 or any month after that (February 2023, March 2023, etc.).
  Save Changes: After making the necessary adjustments, save your changes and try to execute the transaction or report again.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: This error can occur in various transaction codes where date ranges are specified, such as reports, planning transactions, or data entry forms.
  User Input: Ensure that users are trained to input date ranges correctly to avoid this error in the future.
  Validation Rules: If you are a developer or administrator, consider implementing validation rules in your custom transactions to prevent users from entering invalid date ranges.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after making these adjustments, it may be helpful to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP documentation for further troubleshooting.