How To Fix 5D838 - End date & is earlier than start date &

5D838 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 838

• Message text: End date & is earlier than start date &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5D838 - End date & is earlier than start date & ?

  The SAP error message 5D838 indicates that there is a problem with the date configuration in your system, specifically that the end date is earlier than the start date. This error typically occurs in various SAP modules, such as SAP HR (Human Resources), SAP Project System (PS), or when dealing with master data records.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The most common cause is that the user has entered an end date that is earlier than the start date in a transaction or configuration.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies in the date entries.
  Configuration Errors: In some cases, the configuration settings for certain modules may not allow for the correct date ranges.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Date Entries: Review the entries for the start and end dates in the relevant transaction. Ensure that the end date is set to a date that is equal to or later than the