How To Fix CACSBAS762 - Effective start date must be before the effective end date

CACSBAS762 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CACSBAS - Commissions: General Service Messages

• Message number: 762

• Message text: Effective start date must be before the effective end date

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CACSBAS762 - Details

• The SAP error message CACSBAS762 indicates that there is an issue with the effective dates in a transaction or configuration where the effective start date is set to be on or after the effective end date. This typically occurs in scenarios involving master data maintenance, such as employee records, organizational units, or other time-dependent data.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  The effective start date is equal to or later than the effective end date.
  This can happen due to user input errors, incorrect data entry, or system configuration issues.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  Check the Dates: Review the effective start and end dates you have entered. Ensure that the effective start date is earlier than the effective end date.
  Correct the Input: If the dates are incorrect, modify them accordingly. For example, if the effective start date is set to 01/01/2023 and the effective end date is set to 01/01/2023, change the effective end