How To Fix 53014 - Start date is later than end date

53014 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 53 - Incentive Wages Data

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Start date is later than end date

What causes this issue?

You have probably made an error when entering the data for the
validity interval.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

53014 - Details

• The SAP error message 53014, which states "Start date is later than end date," typically occurs in scenarios where date ranges are being defined, such as in planning, scheduling, or reporting functions. This error indicates that the start date you have entered is chronologically after the end date, which is logically incorrect.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The most common cause is simply entering the dates incorrectly. For example, you might have accidentally swapped the start and end dates.
  System Configuration: In some cases, the system configuration or settings might enforce date constraints that lead to this error.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there might be inconsistencies in date formats or values.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Date Entries: Review the dates you have entered. Ensure that the start date is indeed earlier than the end date. Correct any mistakes.
  Use Date Picker: If available, use the date picker tool in SAP to select dates,