How To Fix APO_BAPI359 - Start date is greater than end date

APO_BAPI359 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APO_BAPI - Message Class for APO BAPIs

• Message number: 359

• Message text: Start date is greater than end date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APO_BAPI359 - Start date is greater than end date ?

  The SAP error message APO_BAPI359 indicates that there is a problem with the date parameters being used in a BAPI (Business Application Programming Interface) call related to Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). Specifically, the error states that the start date is greater than the end date, which is logically incorrect.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Date Input: The dates provided in the BAPI call are not in the correct order. The start date should always be earlier than or equal to the end date.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a typographical error when entering the dates.
  Date Format Issues: The date format used may not be compatible with what the BAPI expects, leading to misinterpretation of the dates.
  System Time Zone Settings: If the system's time zone settings are not configured correctly, it may lead to discrepancies in date calculations.
  
  
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