How To Fix EEWMHIK014 - The start date for the existing campaign must be before the end date

EEWMHIK014 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EEWMHIK - IS-U: Inspections

• Message number: 014

• Message text: The start date for the existing campaign must be before the end date

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EEWMHIK014 - Details

• The SAP error message EEWMHIK014 indicates that there is an issue with the date configuration for a campaign in the SAP system. Specifically, it means that the start date for the existing campaign is set to be on or after the end date, which is not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The start date of the campaign has been entered incorrectly, either manually or through a data import.
  Data Overlap: There may be overlapping campaigns or entries that conflict with the date range.
  System Configuration: There might be a configuration issue in the system that is causing the dates to be interpreted incorrectly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Dates: Review the start and end dates of the campaign in question. Ensure that the start date is indeed before the end date.
  Modify Dates: If the start date is after the end date, modify the dates accordingly. You can do this by:
  Navigating to the campaign management screen.
  Editing the campaign details to