How To Fix 5D412 - Enter date later than &1 - use &3 for &2

5D412 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 412

• Message text: Enter date later than &1 - use &3 for &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5D412 - Enter date later than &1 - use &3 for &2 ?

  The SAP error message 5D412 indicates that a date entered in a transaction or process is not valid because it is earlier than a specified date. The message typically reads: "Enter date later than &1 - use &3 for &2," where &1 represents the date that the entered date must be later than, &2 represents the context of the date (like a document or transaction type), and &3 may refer to an alternative date or option.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A user attempts to enter a date that is earlier than a required date in the system.
  The system has certain business rules or constraints that dictate that certain dates must be in a specific order (e.g., a start date must be after an end date).
  The date entered may be in the wrong format or context, leading to confusion in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
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