How To Fix 88607 - To-date is earlier than from-date

88607 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 88 - REA Processing

• Message number: 607

• Message text: To-date is earlier than from-date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 88607 - To-date is earlier than from-date ?

  The SAP error message "88607: To-date is earlier than from-date" typically occurs when there is a date validation issue in a transaction or report where a date range is specified. This error indicates that the end date (To-date) you have entered is earlier than the start date (From-date), which is logically incorrect.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The most common cause is that the user has mistakenly entered the dates in the wrong order or has selected an end date that is earlier than the start date.
  System Configuration: In some cases, the system configuration or settings may lead to this error if date formats are not correctly interpreted.
  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 dates you have entered in the relevant fields. Ensure that the From-date is earlier than the To-date.
  Correct Format: Make sure that the