How To Fix CMS_SEC060 - Document &1 valid-from date must be earlier than the end date

CMS_SEC060 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMS_SEC - CMS Securities Add-on

• Message number: 060

• Message text: Document &1 valid-from date must be earlier than the end date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMS_SEC060 - Document &1 valid-from date must be earlier than the end date ?

  The SAP error message CMS_SEC060 indicates that there is an issue with the validity dates of a document in the context of the SAP system, particularly in the area of content management or security. The error message states that the "valid-from date" must be earlier than the "end date." This typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a document or record that has a validity period defined by these two dates.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by one of the following scenarios:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The valid-from date has been entered as the same as or later than the end date. For example, if the valid-from date is set to January 1, 2023, and the end date is set to January 1, 2023, or any date after that, the system will throw this error.
  Data Migration Issues: If data is being migrated from another system or imported, the dates may not