How To Fix EWA153 - Enter a from-date that falls before the to-date

EWA153 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EWA - IS-U-WA: Waste Management

• Message number: 153

• Message text: Enter a from-date that falls before the to-date

What causes this issue?

You have entered a to-date that lies before the from-date. This has
caused an error determining the <DS:DE.CALCORR>non-work days</>.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EWA153 - Enter a from-date that falls before the to-date ?

  The SAP error message EWA153, which states "Enter a from-date that falls before the to-date," typically occurs when a user is trying to input a date range in a transaction or report, and the "from-date" is set to a date that is later than the "to-date." This can happen in various contexts, such as when generating reports, scheduling jobs, or entering data in forms.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The user has mistakenly entered the "from-date" as a later date than the "to-date."
  System Configuration: In some cases, the system might have default date settings that are not aligned with the user's expectations.
  User Interface Issues: Sometimes, the user interface may not clearly indicate the expected date format or order, leading to confusion.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Date Inputs: Review the dates entered in the fields. Ensure that the "from-date" is earlier than the "to-date."
  Correct Format: Make sure that the dates are entered in the correct format as required