How To Fix EBR304 - Selection area "date": enter an upper limit greater than lower limit

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EBR - Message Class for Batch Records

• Message number: 304

• Message text: Selection area "date": enter an upper limit greater than lower limit

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EBR304 - Selection area "date": enter an upper limit greater than lower limit ?

  The SAP error message EBR304 indicates that there is an issue with the date selection criteria in a report or transaction where a date range is specified. Specifically, the error states that the upper limit date must be greater than the lower limit date. This typically occurs when the user has entered a start date (lower limit) that is later than the end date (upper limit).
  Cause:
  
  The user has incorrectly entered the dates in the selection screen, resulting in a situation where the end date is earlier than the start date.
  There may be a misunderstanding of the date format or the intended range of dates.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Date Entries: Review the dates entered in the selection area. Ensure that the start date (lower limit) is earlier than the end date (upper limit).
  
  
  Correct the Dates: If the dates are incorrect, modify them accordingly:
  
  Enter a valid start date that is earlier than the end date.
  Ensure that both dates are in the correct format (e.g., DD/MM/YYYY or MM/DD/YYYY, depending on your system settings).
  
  
  
  Use Date Picker: If available, use the date picker tool in SAP to select the dates, which can help avoid manual entry errors.
  
  
  Validation: After correcting the dates, re-run the report or transaction to see if the error persists.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Date Formats: Be aware of the date format used in your SAP system, as it may vary based on regional settings.
  User Training: If this error occurs frequently, consider providing training or documentation to users on how to correctly enter date ranges in SAP.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or documentation that may provide additional context or solutions related to this error message.
  
  By ensuring that the date range is correctly specified, you should be able to resolve the EBR304 error and proceed with your SAP transaction or report.