How To Fix EEWMSERVICE005 - Error: order finish date &1 falls before order start date &2

EEWMSERVICE005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EEWMSERVICE - IS-U Work Management: Service

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Error: order finish date &1 falls before order start date &2

What causes this issue?

When a service order was generated, an order start date and an order
finish date were specified. However, the order finish date falls before
the order start date.

System Response

An exception is being generated.

How to fix this error?

Specify an order finish date that is later than or the same as the
order start date.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EEWMSERVICE005 - Error: order finish date &1 falls before order start date &2 ?

  The SAP error message EEWMSERVICE005 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the order finish date and the order start date in a work order or production order. Specifically, the finish date is set to a time that is earlier than the start date, which is logically inconsistent and not allowed in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The finish date may have been entered incorrectly, either manually or through a data import.
  System 
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the system that affect how dates are calculated or displayed.
  Data Migration Errors: If data was migrated from another system, there may have been errors in the date fields.
  User Error: Users may not be following the correct procedures for entering or updating order dates.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check and Correct Dates:
  
  Review the order in question and verify the start and finish dates.
  Correct the finish date to ensure it is later than the start date.
  
  
  
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