How To Fix CRM_OPPORT_H014 - 'Phase since' date &1 must not be after closing date &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_OPPORT_H - Output for Opportunity Header

• Message number: 014

• Message text: 'Phase since' date &1 must not be after closing date &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_OPPORT_H014 - 'Phase since' date &1 must not be after closing date &2 ?

  The SAP error message CRM_OPPORT_H014 indicates that there is a conflict between the "Phase since" date and the "Closing date" for a sales opportunity in the CRM module. Specifically, the error states that the "Phase since" date (the date when the opportunity entered its current phase) cannot be later than the "Closing date" (the date when the opportunity is expected to be closed).
  
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The user may have inadvertently entered a "Phase since" date that is later than the "Closing date."
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system or if there were bulk updates, it’s possible that the dates were not aligned correctly.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the CRM system that enforce this rule, and any manual entry that violates it will trigger the error.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
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