How To Fix E9293 - Start date &1 is after &2

E9293 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 293

• Message text: Start date &1 is after &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E9293 - Start date &1 is after &2 ?

  The SAP error message E9293, which states "Start date &1 is after &2," typically occurs in scenarios where a date validation is performed, and the start date provided is later than the end date or another date that it should logically precede. This error can arise in various contexts, such as when creating or modifying records in modules like Project System (PS), Human Capital Management (HCM), or others that involve date fields.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The most common cause is that the user has entered a start date that is chronologically after the end date or another relevant date.
  Data Migration Issues: If data is being migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies in the date formats or values.
  System Configuration: In some cases, the configuration of the system may impose certain date constraints that are not being adhered to.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Date Entries: Review the dates entered in the relevant fields. Ensure that