How To Fix 5L354 - End date selected is before start date

5L354 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5L - Messages for Malaysian HRMS.

• Message number: 354

• Message text: End date selected is before start date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5L354 - End date selected is before start date ?

  The SAP error message 5L354 indicates that the end date selected for a particular transaction or process is before the start date. This typically occurs in scenarios where date ranges are specified, such as in planning, scheduling, or reporting functions.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following:
  
  The user has entered an end date that is earlier than the start date in a date range field.
  This can happen due to manual entry errors, incorrect date selection in a calendar, or system defaults that may not have been updated.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Date Entries: Review the start and end dates you have entered. Ensure that the end date is later than the start date.
  
  
  Correct the Dates: If you find that the end date is indeed before the start date, correct it by selecting a valid end date that is after the start date.
  
  
  Use Date Picker: If available,