How To Fix DFS_FE_COMMON132 - Enter a delimitation date that is earlier than the valid to date.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DFS_FE_COMMON - Message Class for DFS Force Element

• Message number: 132

• Message text: Enter a delimitation date that is earlier than the valid to date.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DFS_FE_COMMON132 - Enter a delimitation date that is earlier than the valid to date. ?

  The SAP error message DFS_FE_COMMON132 indicates that there is an issue with the delimitation date you are trying to enter in the system. Specifically, the error states that the delimitation date must be earlier than the "valid to" date. This typically occurs in the context of managing master data, such as employee records, organizational structures, or other time-dependent data.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when the delimitation date (the date you are trying to set to limit the validity of a record) is set to a date that is equal to or later than the "valid to" date of the record. In other words, the system requires that the delimitation date must be strictly before the end date of the record's validity.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Check the Dates: Review the delimitation date you are trying to enter and the "valid to" date of the record. Ensure that the delimitation date is earlier