How To Fix CR060 - The date & is before date &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CR - (1,099) Work Center; (100,200) Capacity

• Message number: 060

• Message text: The date & is before date &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CR060 - The date & is before date & ?

  The SAP error message CR060 ("The date & is before date &") typically occurs in the context of planning or scheduling within SAP, particularly in modules like SAP PP (Production Planning) or SAP PM (Plant Maintenance). This error indicates that a date you are trying to enter or process is earlier than another date that is already set in the system, which violates the logical sequence of dates.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The user may have entered a start date that is earlier than an end date or a required date in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that enforce date constraints, leading to this error.
  Data Consistency Issues: The data being processed may have inconsistencies, such as a planned order or maintenance order that has conflicting dates.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Date Entries: Review the dates you have entered in the transaction. Ensure that the start date is not earlier than