How To Fix 62697 - End date must be after start of correction period

62697 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 62 - Message Texts for Real Estate

• Message number: 697

• Message text: End date must be after start of correction period

What causes this issue?

You have entered &v1& as the end date of the correction period although
the correction period only starts on &v2&. This is not permitted. The
end date of the correction period must be after the start date.

System Response

The system does not accept the entry.

How to fix this error?

Enter an end date that is after &v2& or have the system calculate the
end date for you (for a 10-year period according to the German Turnover
Tax Law).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 62697 - End date must be after start of correction period ?

  The SAP error message 62697, "End date must be after start of correction period," typically occurs in the context of managing correction periods in SAP, particularly in modules related to financial accounting or controlling. This error indicates that the end date you have specified for a correction period is not valid because it is set before or on the same date as the start date.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The end date for the correction period is entered incorrectly, either manually or through a programmatic interface.
  System Configuration: The system may have specific rules or configurations that enforce the requirement for the end date to be after the start date.
  User Error: Users may inadvertently select the wrong dates due to misunderstanding the date fields or the correction period concept.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Dates: Review the start and end dates you have entered for the correction period. Ensure that the end date is indeed after the start