How To Fix 5W459 - Delimitation date before start date is not allowed

5W459 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5W - Messages for PD (Particularly Workflow)

• Message number: 459

• Message text: Delimitation date before start date is not allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5W459 - Delimitation date before start date is not allowed ?

  The SAP error message 5W459 indicates that there is a delimitation date that is set before the start date in a particular context, such as in personnel administration or other modules where date ranges are important. This error typically arises when trying to create or modify records that involve date ranges, such as infotypes in HR or other time-dependent data.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You are trying to enter a delimitation date (the date when a record is no longer valid) that is earlier than the start date of the record.
  The system enforces rules that require the delimitation date to be equal to or later than the start date to maintain data integrity.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Dates: Review the start date and delimitation date you are trying to enter. Ensure that the delimitation date is not earlier than the start date.
  
  
  Adjust Dates: If the delimitation date