How To Fix CM_EHPRC_COD_COMMON004 - Valid-from date should be before the valid-to date from previous version

CM_EHPRC_COD_COMMON004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_EHPRC_COD_COMMON - Compliance Data Messages - Common

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Valid-from date should be before the valid-to date from previous version

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_EHPRC_COD_COMMON004 - Valid-from date should be before the valid-to date from previous version ?

  The SAP error message CM_EHPRC_COD_COMMON004 indicates that there is an issue with the validity dates of a version of a product or a record in the system. Specifically, the error states that the "valid-from date" should be before the "valid-to date" of the previous version. This typically occurs in the context of managing product data, such as in the Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) module or when dealing with product compliance data.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following scenarios:
  
  Date Overlap: The valid-from date of the new version overlaps with the valid-to date of the previous version. This means that the system cannot determine a clear transition from one version to the next.
  Incorrect Date Entry: The user may have mistakenly entered the dates in the wrong order, leading to a logical inconsistency.
  Missing Previous Version: If there is no previous version with a valid-to date, the system may not be able to