How To Fix E9042 - Date &1 must be before date &2

E9042 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E9 - General IS-U Error Messages

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Date &1 must be before date &2

INCLUDE 'E9041' OBJECT DOKU ID NA

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 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