How To Fix CMS_RIG013 - Valid to date has to be greater than valid from date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMS_RIG - Rights

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Valid to date has to be greater than valid from date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMS_RIG013 - Valid to date has to be greater than valid from date ?

  The SAP error message CMS_RIG013 indicates that there is an issue with the date configuration in the system, specifically that the "Valid to" date must be greater than the "Valid from" date. This error typically occurs in the context of managing master data, such as in the Customer Master, Vendor Master, or other similar data records where validity periods are defined.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when a user attempts to create or update a record with a "Valid to" date that is either equal to or earlier than the "Valid from" date. This violates the logical requirement that a validity period must have a start date that precedes the end date.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Dates: Review the "Valid from" and "Valid to" dates in the record you are trying to create or update. Ensure that the "Valid to" date is set to a date that is later than