How To Fix 5F602 - Start date of period must be prior to end date

5F602 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 602

• Message text: Start date of period must be prior to end date

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5F602 - Details

• The SAP error message 5F602 ("Start date of period must be prior to end date") typically occurs when there is an issue with the date range specified in a transaction or report. This error indicates that the start date you have entered is not earlier than the end date, which is a requirement for many processes in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The most common cause is that the user has mistakenly entered the start date as being later than or the same as the end date.
  System Configuration: In some cases, the system configuration or settings may enforce date ranges that are not being adhered to.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies in the date formats or values.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Date Inputs: Review the start and end dates you have entered. Ensure that the start date is indeed earlier than the end date.
  Correct Format: Make sure