How To Fix E9043 - Date &1 must be after or the same as date &2

E9043 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 043

• Message text: Date &1 must be after or the same as date &2

INCLUDE 'E9041' OBJECT DOKU ID NA

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E9043 - Date &1 must be after or the same as date &2 ?

  The SAP error message E9043, which states "Date &1 must be after or the same as date &2," typically occurs when there is a validation check on date fields in a transaction or process. This error indicates that the date entered in one field (date &1) is earlier than the date in another field (date &2), which is not allowed according to the business logic defined in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The user has entered a date that is earlier than a required date.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that enforce date constraints.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, it may have incorrect date values.
  Business Logic: The business process may require certain dates to be sequential or have specific relationships (e.g., start date must be before end date).
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Date Entries: Review the dates entered in the relevant fields. Ensure that the date in