How To Fix E9211 - Time slice inconsistent: Valid from date &1 is after valid to date &2

E9211 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 211

• Message text: Time slice inconsistent: Valid from date &1 is after valid to date &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E9211 - Time slice inconsistent: Valid from date &1 is after valid to date &2 ?

  The SAP error message E9211, which states "Time slice inconsistent: Valid from date &1 is after valid to date &2," typically occurs in the context of time management or personnel administration within SAP systems. This error indicates that there is a problem with the date range defined for a time slice, where the "Valid from" date is later than the "Valid to" date, which is logically inconsistent.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The most common cause is that the user has entered the dates incorrectly, leading to a situation where the start date is after the end date.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system or if there have been bulk uploads, it is possible that the date ranges were not validated properly.
  Configuration Errors: There may be issues in the configuration of time management or personnel administration settings that allow for invalid date ranges to be created.
  Manual Errors: Users may