How To Fix /CPD/CL_MSG271 - End date must be later than start date

/CPD/CL_MSG271 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CPD/CL_MSG -

• Message number: 271

• Message text: End date must be later than start date

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/CPD/CL_MSG271 - Details

• The SAP error message /CPD/CL_MSG271 indicates that there is an issue with the date range specified in a certain transaction or process. Specifically, the error states that the end date must be later than the start date. This is a common validation error that occurs when the system checks the logical consistency of date inputs.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Input: The most common cause is that the user has entered an end date that is the same as or earlier than the start date.
  Data Migration Issues: If data is being imported or migrated, there may be inconsistencies in the date fields.
  System Configuration: In some cases, the configuration of the system or the specific module may impose additional constraints on date ranges.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Date Entries: Review the start and end dates you have entered. Ensure that the end date is indeed later than the start date.
  Adjust Dates: If the end date is incorrect, modify it