How To Fix 62742 - End date must be after start date

62742 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 62 - Message Texts for Real Estate

• Message number: 742

• Message text: End date must be after start date

What causes this issue?

The planned end of measure must be after the planned start date.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 62742 - End date must be after start date ?

  The SAP error message 62742, "End date must be after start date," typically occurs in scenarios where date ranges are being defined, such as in project management, scheduling, or time management modules. This error indicates that the end date you have entered is either the same as or earlier than the start date, which is not valid for the operation you are trying to perform.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The most common cause is simply entering the end date incorrectly, either by mistyping or misunderstanding the date format.
  System Configuration: In some cases, the system configuration or business rules may enforce that the end date must always be after the start date.
  Data Migration Issues: If data is being imported or migrated, there may be inconsistencies in the date formats or values.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Dates: Review the start and end dates you have entered. Ensure that the end date is indeed after the start date.
  Correct Format: