How To Fix 88207 - &1; date-from is later than date-to

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 88 - REA Processing

• Message number: 207

• Message text: &1; date-from is later than date-to

What causes this issue?

You have chosen a 'from' date later than the 'to' date in the
selection criteria.

System Response

In this case, the system can not select valid data.

How to fix this error?

Please choose a valid 'valid from / valid to' constellation.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 88207 - &1; date-from is later than date-to ?

  The SAP error message "88207 &1; date-from is later than date-to" indicates that there is a date range issue in your input data. Specifically, the "date-from" value is later than the "date-to" value, which is logically incorrect for any operation that requires a date range (e.g., reporting, data extraction, etc.).
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Input: The user has entered a start date that is later than the end date.
  Data Entry Error: This could be due to a typographical error or misunderstanding of the date format.
  System Configuration: In some cases, system settings or configurations may lead to incorrect date handling.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Dates: Review the dates you have entered. Ensure that the "date-from" is earlier than the "date-to".
  Correct Format: Make sure that the dates are in the correct format as expected by the SAP system (e.g., DD/MM/YYYY or MM/DD/YYYY).
  Validation: Implement validation checks in your input forms to prevent users from entering an invalid date range.
  Re-enter Dates: If you find an error, re-enter the dates correctly and try the operation again.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal or specific module documentation for more details on date handling and error messages.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on how to correctly input date ranges in the system.
  Debugging: If the error persists despite correct input, consider checking for any custom code or user exits that might be affecting date handling.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with your SAP operations.