How To Fix EPIC_EBR_UI018 - Enter a valid date range

EPIC_EBR_UI018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EPIC_EBR_UI - EPIC_EBR_UI

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Enter a valid date range

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EPIC_EBR_UI018 - Details

• The SAP error message EPIC_EBR_UI018: Enter a valid date range typically occurs when a user inputs an invalid or incorrect date range in a date field within the SAP system. This can happen in various contexts, such as when generating reports, entering data, or performing transactions that require a date range.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Date Format: The date format entered may not match the expected format (e.g., MM/DD/YYYY vs. DD/MM/YYYY).
  End Date Before Start Date: The end date may be earlier than the start date, which is logically incorrect.
  Out of Range Dates: The dates entered may fall outside the acceptable range defined by the system (e.g., dates in the future or too far in the past).
  Empty Fields: One or both of the date fields may be left empty, leading to an invalid range.
  System Configuration: There may be specific configurations or settings in the SAP system that restrict certain date ranges.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Date Format: Ensure that