How To Fix /ACCGO/CAS_MSG309 - End date is earlier than effective date

/ACCGO/CAS_MSG309 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ACCGO/CAS_MSG -

• Message number: 309

• Message text: End date is earlier than effective date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ACCGO/CAS_MSG309 - End date is earlier than effective date ?

  The SAP error message /ACCGO/CAS_MSG309: End date is earlier than effective date typically occurs in the context of managing master data or configuration settings in SAP, particularly in the area of financial accounting or controlling. This error indicates that there is a date inconsistency in the data you are trying to enter or modify.
  
  Cause:
  
  Date Configuration Issue: The end date you are trying to set for a particular record is earlier than the effective date. This can happen when you are trying to create or modify a record (like a cost center, internal order, or other master data) and the dates do not align correctly.
  Data Entry Error: It may simply be a mistake in data entry where the end date was incorrectly inputted.
  System Configuration: In some cases, the system configuration might enforce certain rules regarding date ranges that are not being adhered to.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Dates: Review the effective date and end date