How To Fix EL143 - For period &1, consecutive no. &2, from-date must be before to-date

EL143 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EL - IS-U meter reading data processing

• Message number: 143

• Message text: For period &1, consecutive no. &2, from-date must be before to-date

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EL143 - Details

• The SAP error message EL143 indicates that there is an issue with the date range specified for a particular period in the system. Specifically, it states that for the given period and consecutive number, the "from-date" must be before the "to-date." This error typically arises in contexts where date ranges are defined, such as in master data records, time management, or payroll processing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The most common cause of this error is that the user has entered a "from-date" that is later than the "to-date" for a specific period.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies in the date formats or values.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the system that enforce date validation rules, leading to this error if not adhered to.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Date Entries: Review the entries for the specified period and ensure that the "from-date" is indeed earlier than