Message type: E = Error
Message class: FICO1 -
Message number: 238
Message text: Valid-from date must be before valid-to date
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FICO1238
- Valid-from date must be before valid-to date ?The SAP error message FICO1238, which states "Valid-from date must be before valid-to date," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions or master data maintenance in the SAP FICO (Financial Accounting and Controlling) module. This error indicates that the date range specified for a certain record is invalid because the "valid-from" date is not earlier than the "valid-to" date.
Cause: Incorrect Date Entry: The user may have entered the "valid-from" date as the same as or later than the "valid-to" date. Data Migration Issues: If data is being imported or migrated into SAP, the dates may not have been validated properly before the import. System Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of date ranges in the system settings.
Solution: Check Date Entries: Review the dates entered in the transaction or master data record. Ensure that the "valid-from" date is earlier than the "valid-to" date. Correct the Dates: If the dates are incorrect, modify them
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