How To Fix 5G687 - The start date should not be greater than 31.03.2006

5G687 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5G - HR: Messages for Britain

• Message number: 687

• Message text: The start date should not be greater than 31.03.2006

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5G687 - The start date should not be greater than 31.03.2006 ?

  The SAP error message 5G687, which states "The start date should not be greater than 31.03.2006," typically occurs in the context of date validations within SAP systems. This error is often related to the configuration of certain modules, such as Financial Accounting (FI), Controlling (CO), or other areas where date constraints are enforced.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Date Validation Rules: The error indicates that there is a restriction in the system that prevents the entry of dates beyond March 31, 2006. This could be due to:
  
  System settings that limit the validity of certain transactions or data entries to a specific date.
  Configuration settings in the system that define the fiscal year or periods, which may have been set to end on that date.
  Legacy data or historical records that are being accessed or modified, which may have been locked to prevent changes beyond a certain point.
  
  
  
  Custom Code or Enhancements: If there are custom developments or enhancements in