How To Fix CACSMD137 - Date "&1" must not be before date "&2"

CACSMD137 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CACSMD - Message Texts for Master Data

• Message number: 137

• Message text: Date "&1" must not be before date "&2"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CACSMD137 - Date "&1" must not be before date "&2" ?

  The SAP error message CACSMD137 indicates that there is a date validation issue in your SAP system. Specifically, the error message states that a certain date (represented as "&1") must not be before another date (represented as "&2"). This typically occurs in scenarios where date dependencies are enforced, such as in contract management, billing, or other date-sensitive transactions.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Date Logic Violation: The error arises when a date you are trying to enter or process is earlier than a date that is already set in the system. This could be due to:
  
  Incorrect data entry.
  Business rules that require certain dates to follow a specific sequence (e.g., start date must be after a previous end date).
  System settings or configurations that enforce date constraints.
  
  
  
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data being processed, such as:
  
  A contract or agreement that has a start date that is later than an end date.
  A billing document that references