How To Fix DRF_OUTBOUND057 - Lower limit of creation date must lie before the upper limit

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DRF_OUTBOUND - Messages for Outbound Services

• Message number: 057

• Message text: Lower limit of creation date must lie before the upper limit

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DRF_OUTBOUND057 - Lower limit of creation date must lie before the upper limit ?

  The SAP error message DRF_OUTBOUND057 indicates that there is an issue with the date range specified for the outbound data transfer in the Data Replication Framework (DRF). Specifically, the error states that the lower limit of the creation date must be earlier than the upper limit. This typically occurs when you are trying to filter data based on a date range, and the dates provided do not meet the required criteria.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Range: The lower limit (start date) is set to a date that is equal to or later than the upper limit (end date).
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a typographical error when entering the dates.
  Configuration Issue: The settings in the DRF configuration might not be set correctly, leading to invalid date ranges.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Date Inputs: Review the date range you have specified. Ensure that the lower limit (start date) is indeed earlier than the upper limit (end date).
  Correct the Dates: If you find that the dates are incorrect, update them to reflect a valid range.
  Validation: After correcting the dates, validate the configuration or the data transfer request to ensure that the error does not persist.
  Testing: If possible, run a test with a known valid date range to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like DRFOUT or DRFIMG to access the relevant configuration settings or to monitor the outbound data transfer.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for the Data Replication Framework for more details on configuring date ranges and understanding the parameters involved.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the date ranges, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP Community for further assistance.
  
  By ensuring that the date range is correctly set, you should be able to resolve the DRF_OUTBOUND057 error and proceed with your data replication tasks.