How To Fix /ACCGO/DGR005 - Valid from date cannot be after valid to date

/ACCGO/DGR005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ACCGO/DGR -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Valid from date cannot be after valid to date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ACCGO/DGR005 - Valid from date cannot be after valid to date ?

  The SAP error message /ACCGO/DGR005 Valid from date cannot be after valid to date typically occurs in the context of managing validity periods for certain data entries, such as master data or configuration settings in the SAP system. This error indicates that the "Valid from" date you have entered is later than the "Valid to" date, which is logically incorrect since a validity period cannot start after it ends.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The most common cause is simply entering the dates incorrectly. For example, you might have entered a "Valid from" date of January 1, 2023, and a "Valid to" date of December 31, 2022.
  Data Migration Issues: If data is being migrated from another system or uploaded in bulk, there may be inconsistencies in the date formats or values.
  User Error: Users may not be aware of the correct sequence of dates and may inadvertently swap them.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Date Entries: Review the "Valid