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Message type: E = Error
Message class: CRM_DWP - Messages for CRM Resource Planning Tool
Message number: 280
Message text: Start must be before end
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The SAP error message CRM_DWP280: Start must be before end typically occurs in the context of date and time settings within the SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) module. This error indicates that the start date or time you have entered is later than the end date or time, which is logically incorrect.
Cause:
- Incorrect Date/Time Entry: The most common cause is that the user has entered a start date/time that is after the end date/time.
- System Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of date/time formats or settings in the system.
- Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies in date formats or values.
Solution:
- Check Date/Time Entries: Review the start and end date/time fields in the transaction or screen where the error occurred. Ensure that the start date/time is earlier than the end date/time.
- Correct Format: Make sure that the date/time is entered in the correct format as expected by the system.
- Validation Rules: If applicable, check any validation rules or custom logic that may be enforcing date/time constraints.
- User Training: Ensure that users are trained on how to correctly enter date and time values in the system.
- Debugging: If the error persists and seems to be related to system behavior, consider debugging the transaction or consulting with a technical team to identify any underlying issues.
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By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CRM_DWP280 error and ensure that your date/time entries are valid.
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