How To Fix 72302 - Requested to date is earlier than "taken to" date.

72302 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 302

• Message text: Requested to date is earlier than "taken to" date.

What causes this issue?

The "requested to" date is less then the "taken to" date. This can lead
to incorrect values in the lists displayed or printed, especially in
the columns "requested" and "expired."

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

72302 - Details

• The SAP error message 72302, which states "Requested to date is earlier than 'taken to' date," typically occurs in the context of date-related operations in SAP, such as when processing transactions, creating reports, or managing data entries that involve date ranges.
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when a user attempts to specify a "to date" that is earlier than a "taken to" date in a transaction or report. The "taken to" date usually represents a cutoff or boundary date that indicates the last date for which data has been processed or recorded. If the "to date" is set before this date, it creates a logical inconsistency, as it implies that the user is trying to retrieve or process data from a period that has already been closed or finalized.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Date Inputs: Review the dates you have entered in the transaction or report. Ensure that