How To Fix /BEV1/NE304 - The start date is after the end date

/BEV1/NE304 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BEV1/NE -

• Message number: 304

• Message text: The start date is after the end date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BEV1/NE304 - The start date is after the end date ?

  The SAP error message /BEV1/NE304 The start date is after the end date typically occurs in the context of date-related fields in SAP, particularly when dealing with planning, scheduling, or data entry where a date range is expected. This error indicates that the start date you have entered is later than the end date, which is logically incorrect.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The most common cause is simply entering the dates in the wrong order. For example, entering a start date of 2023-10-15 and an end date of 2023-10-10.
  System Configuration: In some cases, the system configuration or customizations may enforce date validation rules that lead to this error.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies in date formats or values that lead to this error.
  User Input Error: Users may inadvertently select the wrong dates due to interface issues or misunderstanding of the date fields.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Date