How To Fix CMS_BII_SERVICES100 - Change pointer valid-from date must be earlier than valid-to date

CMS_BII_SERVICES100 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMS_BII_SERVICES - CMS-Basel II: Data Extraction Services Messages

• Message number: 100

• Message text: Change pointer valid-from date must be earlier than valid-to date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMS_BII_SERVICES100 - Change pointer valid-from date must be earlier than valid-to date ?

  The SAP error message CMS_BII_SERVICES100 indicates that there is an issue with the validity dates of a change pointer in the system. Specifically, the error states that the "valid-from date must be earlier than the valid-to date." This typically occurs in scenarios where change pointers are used for data replication or synchronization between systems.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following conditions:
  
  Invalid Date Configuration: The valid-from date is set to a date that is equal to or later than the valid-to date. This creates a logical inconsistency, as a time period cannot start after it ends.
  Data Entry Error: During the configuration or data entry process, incorrect dates may have been inputted.
  System 
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the change pointer settings in the SAP system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Change Pointer Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings for change pointers in your