How To Fix 56458 - The beginning date entered is not allowed to be before the &

56458 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 56 - HR TRAVEL: Messages for Trip Costs Dialog

• Message number: 458

• Message text: The beginning date entered is not allowed to be before the &

What causes this issue?

The data in the tables cannot be created before January 1, 2000.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Change the date to January 1, 2000, or choose a later date.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 56458 - The beginning date entered is not allowed to be before the & ?

  The SAP error message 56458, which states "The beginning date entered is not allowed to be before the &," typically occurs when a user attempts to enter a date that is earlier than a predefined or permissible date range in the system. This error can arise in various contexts, such as when creating or modifying records in modules like HR, Project Management, or others where date constraints are enforced.
  
  Cause:
  
  Date Constraints: The date you are trying to enter is earlier than the minimum allowed date set in the system. This could be due to configuration settings or business rules that restrict the entry of historical data.
  System Settings: The system may have been configured to prevent the entry of dates that fall outside a certain range, often to maintain data integrity or compliance with business processes.
  User Input Error: The user may have mistakenly entered an incorrect date.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Date: Verify the date