How To Fix CRM_MKTPL_DEFAULTS032 - Start date must precede end date; information not saved (&)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_MKTPL_DEFAULTS - Marketing Planner Defaults

• Message number: 032

• Message text: Start date must precede end date; information not saved (&)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_MKTPL_DEFAULTS032 - Start date must precede end date; information not saved (&) ?

  The SAP error message CRM_MKTPL_DEFAULTS032 indicates that there is an issue with the date settings in a marketing planning or campaign management context. Specifically, the error states that the start date must precede the end date, and as a result, the information cannot be saved.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when:
  
  The start date of a marketing plan, campaign, or activity is set to a date that is equal to or later than the end date.
  There may be a data entry error where the dates were incorrectly inputted.
  The system may be trying to process a record where the date logic is violated due to user input or data migration issues.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Date Entries: 
  
  Go to the transaction or screen where you are entering the marketing plan or campaign details.
  Verify the start date and end date fields. Ensure that the start date is earlier than the