How To Fix 53507 - End date is before start date

53507 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 53 - Incentive Wages Data

• Message number: 507

• Message text: End date is before start date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 53507 - End date is before start date ?

  The SAP error message 53507, which states "End date is before start date," typically occurs in scenarios where date fields are involved, such as in project management, scheduling, or resource planning. This error indicates that the end date you have entered for a particular task, project, or activity is earlier than the start date, which is logically incorrect.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Entry Error: The most common cause is a simple mistake in entering the dates. The end date may have been entered incorrectly or the start date may have been set incorrectly.
  System Configuration: In some cases, the system configuration or settings may not allow for certain date ranges, leading to this error.
  Date Format Issues: If the date format is not consistent with the system's expected format, it may lead to misinterpretation of the dates.
  Dependencies: If there are dependencies between tasks or activities, the system may enforce certain rules that lead to this error