How To Fix FIN_CFIN048 - From date must be before to date

FIN_CFIN048 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FIN_CFIN - Central Finance integration

• Message number: 048

• Message text: From date must be before to date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FIN_CFIN048 - From date must be before to date ?

  The SAP error message FIN_CFIN048 indicates that there is an issue with the date range specified in a financial transaction or report. Specifically, the error states that the "From date must be before the To date." This typically occurs when a user attempts to execute a report, transaction, or process that requires a date range, but the dates entered do not meet the required criteria.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The user has entered a "From date" that is later than the "To date."
  System Configuration: There may be a configuration issue in the system that affects how dates are interpreted or validated.
  User Input Error: The user may have mistakenly swapped the dates or entered them incorrectly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Date Inputs: Review the dates entered in the transaction or report. Ensure that the "From date" is earlier than the "To date."
  Correct the Dates: If the dates are incorrect, modify them accordingly. For example, if you have