How To Fix 62589 - Valid-to date cannot be before valid-from date

62589 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 62 - Message Texts for Real Estate

• Message number: 589

• Message text: Valid-to date cannot be before valid-from date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 62589 - Valid-to date cannot be before valid-from date ?

  The SAP error message 62589, "Valid-to date cannot be before valid-from date," typically occurs in scenarios where date ranges are being defined for master data, such as in the context of pricing, validity periods for contracts, or other time-sensitive data entries. This error indicates that the "Valid-to" date you have entered is earlier than the "Valid-from" date, which is logically incorrect.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The most common cause is simply entering the dates incorrectly. For example, if you set the "Valid-from" date to January 1, 2023, and the "Valid-to" date to December 31, 2022, this will trigger the error.
  Data Migration Issues: If data is being migrated from another system or uploaded in bulk, there may be inconsistencies in the date formats or values.
  System Configuration: In some cases, the configuration of the system may lead to unexpected behavior regarding date validations.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Date Entries: Review the "Valid-from" and "Valid-to" dates you have entered.