How To Fix EPIC_EBR029 - Query start date cannot be later than end date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EPIC_EBR - EPIC_EBR

• Message number: 029

• Message text: Query start date cannot be later than end date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EPIC_EBR029 - Query start date cannot be later than end date ?

  The SAP error message EPIC_EBR029 indicates that there is an issue with the date range specified in a query. Specifically, the error states that the "query start date cannot be later than the end date." This typically occurs in scenarios where a date range is required for data retrieval, such as in reports, data extraction, or analysis.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Input: The start date entered in the query is later than the end date. This can happen due to a simple typographical error or misunderstanding of the date format.
  Date Format Issues: If the date format is not recognized correctly (e.g., MM/DD/YYYY vs. DD/MM/YYYY), it may lead to confusion in the start and end dates.
  Dynamic Date Calculation: If the dates are being calculated dynamically (e.g., using variables or functions), there may be a logic error in the calculation that results in an incorrect date range.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Date Inputs: Review the start and end dates entered in the query. Ensure that the start date is earlier than or equal to the end date.
  Correct Date Format: Ensure that the dates are in the correct format as expected by the system. If necessary, adjust the format to match the system's requirements.
  Review Dynamic Calculations: If the dates are generated dynamically, check the logic used to calculate these dates. Ensure that the calculations are correct and that the start date is not inadvertently set to a later date than the end date.
  User Input Validation: Implement validation checks in the user interface (if applicable) to prevent users from entering an invalid date range.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation for the specific module you are working with to understand the expected date formats and any constraints related to date ranges.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  Debugging Tools: Use debugging tools within SAP to trace the execution of the query and identify where the date values are being set or modified.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EPIC_EBR029 error and successfully execute your query.