How To Fix 5D073 - For equaliz. type &, date of origin cannot be before admin. begin (&)

5D073 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5D - Error Messages for German Infotype Module Pools

• Message number: 073

• Message text: For equaliz. type &, date of origin cannot be before admin. begin (&)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5D073 - For equaliz. type &, date of origin cannot be before admin. begin (&) ?

  The SAP error message 5D073 indicates that there is an issue with the date of origin for an equalization type in the system. Specifically, the error states that the date of origin cannot be before the administrative beginning date. This typically occurs in the context of financial or administrative processes where certain dates must adhere to specific rules.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  You are trying to enter or process a date of origin that is earlier than the defined administrative beginning date for the equalization type in question.
  The administrative beginning date is set in the system and serves as a cutoff for valid dates for certain transactions or processes.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Administrative Beginning Date:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for the equalization type in question.
  Verify the administrative beginning date that has been set. This date is usually defined in the customizing settings of the