How To Fix >9007 - The from-date (&1) has to be before the to-date (&2)

>9007 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >9 - Messages for TAS

• Message number: 007

• Message text: The from-date (&1) has to be before the to-date (&2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >9007 - The from-date (&1) has to be before the to-date (&2) ?

  The SAP error message 9007 indicates that there is a date validation issue in your transaction or process. Specifically, it means that the "from-date" you have entered is not before the "to-date." This is a common error when dealing with date ranges in various SAP modules, such as HR, finance, or project management.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The most common cause is that the user has mistakenly entered the "from-date" as being later than or equal to the "to-date."
  Data Migration Issues: If data is being imported or migrated, there may be inconsistencies in the date formats or values.
  System Configuration: In some cases, system settings or configurations may lead to unexpected behavior regarding date validations.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Date Entries: Review the dates you have entered in the relevant fields. Ensure that the "from-date" is indeed earlier than the "to-date."
  Correct Format: Make sure that the dates are in the correct format as expected by the SAP