How To Fix 6B016 - The end date lies before the start date

6B016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 6B - Real estate correspondence messages

• Message number: 016

• Message text: The end date lies before the start date

What causes this issue?

The end date lies before the start date.

System Response

Your entries will not be accepted.

How to fix this error?

Enter the start date and end date in such a way that the end date does
not lie before the start date.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 6B016 - The end date lies before the start date ?

  The SAP error message 6B016 ("The end date lies before the start date") typically occurs in scenarios where date ranges are being defined, such as in project management, scheduling, or when entering validity periods for master data. This error indicates that the end date you have entered is earlier than the start date, which is logically incorrect.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The most common cause is simply entering the dates incorrectly. For example, entering a start date of January 10, 2023, and an end date of January 5, 2023.
  System Configuration: In some cases, the system configuration or business rules may enforce certain date constraints that lead to this error.
  Data Migration Issues: If data is being migrated from another system, incorrect date formats or values may lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Date Entries: Review the start and end dates you have entered. Ensure that the end date is on or after the start date.
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