How To Fix FICO1179 - &1: Valid-from date &2 must be on or before start date &3

FICO1179 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FICO1 -

• Message number: 179

• Message text: &1: Valid-from date &2 must be on or before start date &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FICO1179 - &1: Valid-from date &2 must be on or before start date &3 ?

  The SAP error message FICO1179 indicates that there is a date validation issue in the Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO) module. Specifically, the error message states that the "Valid-from date" must be on or before the "start date." This typically occurs when you are trying to enter or modify a record (such as a master data record) that has date constraints.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You are trying to enter a valid-from date that is later than the start date of the record or transaction.
  The system has specific date validation rules that require the valid-from date to be earlier than or equal to the start date.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Dates: Review the valid-from date and the start date you are trying to enter. Ensure that the valid-from date is set to a date that is on or before the start date.
  
  
  Adjust Dates: If the valid-from