How To Fix CRM_LEAD_H103 - End date (&1) must not precede lead start date (&2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_LEAD_H - CRM: Messages for the Lead Header

• Message number: 103

• Message text: End date (&1) must not precede lead start date (&2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_LEAD_H103 - End date (&1) must not precede lead start date (&2) ?

  The SAP error message CRM_LEAD_H103 indicates that there is a problem with the dates associated with a lead in the CRM system. Specifically, the error states that the end date you have entered for the lead must not be earlier than the start date. This is a validation check to ensure that the timeline of the lead is logical and consistent.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The end date of the lead is set to a date that is earlier than the start date.
  There may be a data entry mistake where the dates were incorrectly inputted.
  The system might be trying to process a lead with invalid date ranges due to a configuration or data integrity issue.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  Check the Dates: Review the start and end dates of the lead. Ensure that the end date is on or after the start date.
  Correct the Dates: If the end date is incorrect, update