How To Fix DFS_FE_COMMON396 - Operation end date (&1) is before the start date (&2).

DFS_FE_COMMON396 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 396

• Message text: Operation end date (&1) is before the start date (&2).

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DFS_FE_COMMON396 - Operation end date (&1) is before the start date (&2). ?

  The SAP error message DFS_FE_COMMON396 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the operation end date and the operation start date in a process or transaction. Specifically, the error states that the operation end date (&1) is before the start date (&2), which is logically incorrect.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically arises in scenarios where:
  
  Data Entry Error: The user may have mistakenly entered the end date before the start date when creating or modifying an operation.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the system that affect how dates are processed or validated.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies in date formats or values.
  Business Logic: The business rules defined in the system may not allow for an end date to precede a start date.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Dates: Review the operation details and ensure that the end