How To Fix DGEXC415 - Valid-to date lies before valid-from date (country &1)

DGEXC415 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DGEXC - Messages for Exceptions to DG Regulations

• Message number: 415

• Message text: Valid-to date lies before valid-from date (country &1)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DGEXC415 - Valid-to date lies before valid-from date (country &1) ?

  The SAP error message DGEXC415 indicates that there is a problem with the date configuration in the system, specifically that the "Valid-to" date is set before the "Valid-from" date for a particular country. This typically occurs in the context of master data maintenance, such as when dealing with tax codes, pricing conditions, or other date-sensitive data.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  The "Valid-to" date (the end date for which the data is valid) is earlier than the "Valid-from" date (the start date for which the data is valid).
  This can happen due to incorrect data entry or during data migration processes where date ranges are not properly validated.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  Check the Dates: Review the entries for the relevant country in the SAP system. Ensure that the "Valid-from" date is earlier than the "Valid-to" date.
  Correct the Data: If you find that the dates are incorrectly set, update the records to ensure that