How To Fix 5M563 - The end of the field must be greater or equal to the start of the field.

5M563 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5M - Error Messages for Denmark

• Message number: 563

• Message text: The end of the field must be greater or equal to the start of the field.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5M563 - The end of the field must be greater or equal to the start of the field. ?

  The SAP error message 5M563, "The end of the field must be greater or equal to the start of the field," typically occurs in scenarios where a range of values is being defined, such as in date ranges, numerical ranges, or other similar fields. This error indicates that the end value of the range is less than the start value, which is logically incorrect.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Input Values: The most common cause is that the user has entered an end value that is less than the start value. For example, if you are entering a date range, the end date cannot be earlier than the start date.
  Data Entry Errors: Mistakes during data entry, such as transposing numbers or dates, can lead to this error.
  System 
  Configuration Issues: In some cases, the configuration of the system or the specific transaction might not be set up correctly, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Input Values: Review the