How To Fix FICODIAN_CUST020 - Enter a Valid From date that is before the Valid To date.

FICODIAN_CUST020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FICODIAN_CUST - Messages for DIAN Magnetic Media Customizings

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Enter a Valid From date that is before the Valid To date.

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FICODIAN_CUST020 - Details

• The SAP error message FICODIAN_CUST020 indicates that there is an issue with the date range specified in a transaction or configuration related to customer data. Specifically, the error states that the "Valid From" date must be before the "Valid To" date. This is a common validation error in SAP systems when dealing with date ranges for records such as customer master data, pricing conditions, or other time-sensitive entries.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The "Valid From" date is set to a date that is equal to or later than the "Valid To" date.
  There may be a data entry mistake where the dates were entered incorrectly.
  The system is trying to create or update a record with an invalid date range.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  Check the Dates: Review the "Valid From" and "Valid To" dates that you have entered. Ensure that the "Valid From" date is earlier than the "Valid To" date.
  Correct the Entry: