How To Fix FITP205 - The end date is earlier than the beginning date

FITP205 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FITP -

• Message number: 205

• Message text: The end date is earlier than the beginning date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FITP205 - The end date is earlier than the beginning date ?

  The SAP error message FITP205, which states "The end date is earlier than the beginning date," typically occurs in scenarios where date ranges are being processed, such as in time management, payroll, or project management modules. This error indicates that the system has detected an inconsistency in the date inputs, where the end date provided is chronologically before the start date.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The most common cause is simply entering the dates incorrectly. For example, entering a start date of January 10, 2023, and an end date of January 5, 2023.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies in the date formats or values.
  System Configuration: In some cases, the configuration settings in SAP may not allow for certain date ranges, leading to this error.
  User Input Error: Users may inadvertently select the wrong dates from a date picker or input them manually.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Date Entries: