How To Fix CBRC_REGCHECK206 - Start of selection period lies after the end of the selection period

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CBRC_REGCHECK - Messages for Substance-Related Regulation Check

• Message number: 206

• Message text: Start of selection period lies after the end of the selection period

What causes this issue?

Start of selection period: &V1& &V2&
End of selection period: &V3& &V4&
You either selected a start date that was after the end date during the
initial run, or environment parameter SVT_TRACKING_DIFF_TIME (for the
time interval for substance volume tracking) was changed. Consequently,
the end of the new selection period lies before the end of the last run.

System Response

No substance volumes are tracked.

How to fix this error?

Either change the selection criteria, or do not execute the substance
volume tracking again until enough time has passed since the last run
and there are more substance volumes to track.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CBRC_REGCHECK206 - Start of selection period lies after the end of the selection period ?

  The SAP error message CBRC_REGCHECK206 indicates that there is an issue with the selection period defined in a report or transaction. Specifically, it means that the start date of the selection period is set after the end date, which is logically incorrect.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following scenarios:
  
  Incorrect Date Input: The user has entered the start date and end date in the wrong order, leading to a situation where the start date is later than the end date.
  Default Values: If the system is using default values for the selection period, these defaults may have been set incorrectly.
  Data Entry Error: A simple typographical error when entering the dates can also lead to this issue.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Date Inputs:
  
  Go back to the selection screen where you entered the dates.
  Ensure that the start date is earlier than the end date. Adjust the dates accordingly.
  
  
  
  Review Default Settings:
  
  If you are using default values for the selection period, check the configuration or settings to ensure they are set correctly.
  
  
  
  Validation:
  
  After correcting the dates, validate the input to ensure that the selection period is logically correct before executing the report or transaction again.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  Run the report or transaction again after making the necessary adjustments to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: This error can occur in various transaction codes that involve date selection, such as reports for financials, logistics, or any other module that requires date ranges.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files related to the specific transaction or report you are using for additional guidance on date selection.
  User Training: If this error occurs frequently, consider providing training to users on how to correctly enter date ranges in SAP.
  
  By ensuring that the start date is always before the end date, you can avoid encountering this error in the future.