Message type: E = Error
Message class: E9 - General IS-U Error Messages
Message number: 042
Message text: Date &1 must be before date &2
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E9042
- Date &1 must be before date &2 ?The SAP error message E9042, which states "Date &1 must be before date &2," typically occurs when there is a validation check on date fields in a transaction or process. This error indicates that the system has detected that a date entered in one field (date &1) is not earlier than another date (date &2), which violates the business logic or rules defined in the system.
Cause: Incorrect Date Entry: The user may have entered a start date that is later than an end date or a date that is not logically correct in the context of the transaction. Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies in date formats or values.
Configuration Issues: Custom validations or configurations in the SAP system may enforce specific date relationships that are not being met.
Solution: Check Date Entries: Review the dates entered in the relevant fields. Ensure that the earlier date
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