How To Fix EDATEX152 - Period from &1 is before generation start date &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EDATEX - Messages for Data Exchange Processes

• Message number: 152

• Message text: Period from &1 is before generation start date &2

What causes this issue?

If this error message occurs during the generation of data exchange
tasks, you can find the relevant service provider and data exchange
process in the log in the following information message:
"<(>&<)>0 tasks generated for process <(>&<)>1, ServProv(third)
<(>&<)>2, ServProv(own) <(>&<)>3" (EDATEX244)

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Check the due date control (<DS:TRAN.EEDMIDESERVPROV02>EEDMIDESERVPROV02
- Change</>) for the third party service provider and data exchange
process.
If necessary, set the "Generation From" date to the "Period From" date
mentioned in message EDATEX152. &V1&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EDATEX152 - Period from &1 is before generation start date &2 ?

  The SAP error message EDATEX152 indicates that there is an issue with the date range specified for a data extraction or reporting process. Specifically, the error states that the "Period from &1 is before generation start date &2." This means that the starting date you are trying to use for a particular operation is earlier than the date that the system has set as the beginning of the data generation or extraction process.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Input: The user may have entered a start date that is earlier than the allowed generation start date.
  Configuration Settings: The system may have been configured with a specific generation start date that restricts the periods that can be selected for data extraction.
  Data Availability: The data for the specified period may not have been generated or made available in the system yet.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Dates: Review the date you are trying to use (period from &1) and compare it with the generation start date (&2). Ensure that the start date you are using is on or after the generation start date.
  Adjust the Date: If the date you entered is incorrect, modify it to a valid date that is on or after the generation start date.
  Review Configuration: If you believe the generation start date is set incorrectly, consult with your SAP administrator or the team responsible for system configuration to review and potentially adjust the generation start date.
  Data Generation: If the data for the specified period has not been generated yet, ensure that the necessary processes to generate the data have been completed.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context of the error, you may need to check specific transaction codes related to data extraction or reporting (e.g., RSA1 for Data Warehousing, or specific transaction codes for your module).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review the relevant SAP documentation for the module you are working with to understand the data generation and extraction processes better.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support or consult with your internal SAP team for further assistance.