How To Fix 72131 - Start date must be before end date

72131 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 72 - Message Class for Time Management Reports

• Message number: 131

• Message text: Start date must be before end date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 72131 - Start date must be before end date ?

  The SAP error message 72131, "Start date must be before end date," typically occurs when a user is trying to enter or modify a date range in a transaction or report, and the start date is set to a date that is equal to or later than the end date. This error is common in various SAP modules, including project management, production planning, and others where date ranges are critical.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The most common cause is that the user has mistakenly entered the start date as the same as or after the end date.
  System Configuration: In some cases, the system configuration or customizations may enforce strict date validation rules.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies in date formats or values.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Date Entries: Review the start and end dates you have entered. Ensure that the start date is earlier than the end