How To Fix CRMS4_SOM_ADG_BO018 - Valid to date is earlier than valid from date

CRMS4_SOM_ADG_BO018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRMS4_SOM_ADG_BO -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Valid to date is earlier than valid from date

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CRMS4_SOM_ADG_BO018 - Details

• The SAP error message CRMS4_SOM_ADG_BO018 indicates that there is a problem with the date configuration in your CRM system. Specifically, it means that the "Valid To" date is set earlier than the "Valid From" date for a certain business object, which is not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs in scenarios where:
  
  You are trying to create or update a business object (like a sales order, service order, etc.) with date ranges that are logically incorrect.
  The "Valid From" date is set to a later date than the "Valid To" date, which creates a conflict in the date validity.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Dates: Review the "Valid From" and "Valid To" dates in the relevant business object. Ensure that the "Valid From" date is earlier than or equal to the "Valid To" date.
  
  
  Correct the Dates: If you find that the dates are incorrectly set, update them to ensure that