How To Fix 5F009 - The notification date cannot precede the accident date

5F009 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5F - HR F: Error Messages (France)

• Message number: 009

• Message text: The notification date cannot precede the accident date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5F009 - The notification date cannot precede the accident date ?

  The SAP error message 5F009 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the notification date and the accident date in the system. Specifically, it means that the notification date you are trying to enter is earlier than the accident date, which is not allowed in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Entry Error: The user may have mistakenly entered the notification date as earlier than the accident date.
  System Configuration: There may be specific configurations or rules set in the SAP system that enforce this relationship between the notification and accident dates.
  Incorrect Data Migration: If data was migrated from another system, there may have been errors in the date fields.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Dates: Verify the accident date and the notification date you are trying to enter. Ensure that the notification date is on or after the accident date.
  Correct the Entry: If the notification date is indeed incorrect, update it to a valid date that is equal to