How To Fix 56726 - The end date can not be set back

56726 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 726

• Message text: The end date can not be set back

What causes this issue?

The end date lies in a period which has been canceled, but the period
cancelation has not yet been transferred.

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?

Transfer the canceled period, then the duration of the action can be
limited to the relevant date.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

56726 - Details

• The SAP error message 56726, "The end date cannot be set back," typically occurs in the context of managing time-related data, such as in personnel administration or project management. This error indicates that you are trying to set an end date for a record (like an employment period, project, or contract) to a date that is earlier than the current end date or the date of the last change.
  
  Cause:
  
  Date Constraints: The system has constraints that prevent you from retroactively changing the end date of a record. This is often to maintain data integrity and ensure that historical records are accurate.
  Active Records: If there are subsequent records or transactions that depend on the current end date, changing it could lead to inconsistencies.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary permissions to make such changes.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Current Records: Review the current records to ensure that there are no active records that