How To Fix CMS_AST_SRV006 - Start date of valuation must be earlier than the valuation end date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMS_AST_SRV - Asset service

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Start date of valuation must be earlier than the valuation end date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMS_AST_SRV006 - Start date of valuation must be earlier than the valuation end date ?

  The SAP error message CMS_AST_SRV006 indicates that there is an issue with the date range specified for a valuation in the Asset Management module. Specifically, the error states that the start date of the valuation must be earlier than the valuation end date. This is a common validation error that occurs when the dates provided do not meet the required logical sequence.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by one of the following scenarios:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The user has entered the start date of the valuation as being later than or equal to the end date.
  Data Migration Issues: If data is being migrated from another system, the dates may not have been correctly formatted or validated.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings that enforce date validation rules that are not being adhered to.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Date Entries:
  
  Go to the transaction or screen where you are entering the valuation details.
  Verify