How To Fix 88691 - &1 in date-from and date-to must be identical


88691 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: 88 - REA Processing

  • Message number: 691

  • Message text: &1 in date-from and date-to must be identical

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 88691 - &1 in date-from and date-to must be identical ?
    The SAP error message 88691 typically indicates that there is a mismatch in the date fields where the system expects the "date-from" and "date-to" values to be identical. This error often occurs in various transactions or reports where a date range is specified, but the system requires both dates to be the same for the operation to proceed.
    
    Cause: Date Range Mismatch: The most common cause is that the user has entered different values for the "date-from" and "date-to" fields when the system requires them to be the same. Configuration Settings: Certain configurations in the system may enforce that specific date fields must be identical for certain processes or reports. User Input Error: A simple typographical error or oversight when entering the dates can lead to this error.
    Solution: Check Input Values: Review the values entered in the "date-from" and "date-to" fields. Ensure that both dates are identical. Adjust Date Fields: If the requirement is to have

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