How To Fix CNV_CMIS_A_20142 - Start dates are invalid

CNV_CMIS_A_20142 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_CMIS_A_20 - Message class for Cross-Client Customizing Comparison (SLO)

• Message number: 142

• Message text: Start dates are invalid

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CNV_CMIS_A_20142 - Details

• The SAP error message CNV_CMIS_A_20142 indicates that there is an issue with the start dates in the context of a conversion or migration process, typically related to the SAP Conversion Management Information System (CMIS). This error usually arises when the start dates provided for certain processes or activities are either invalid or not in the expected format.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Date Format: The date may not be in the correct format expected by the system (e.g., DD/MM/YYYY vs. MM/DD/YYYY).
  Out of Range Dates: The dates provided may fall outside the acceptable range defined by the system (e.g., dates in the future or too far in the past).
  Missing Dates: Required start dates may not have been provided, leading to the error.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data being migrated, such as overlapping dates or conflicting entries.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Date Format: Ensure that the start dates are in the correct format as required by the