How To Fix FITVPS152 - End date &1 of start value must be earlier than effective date &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FITVPS -

• Message number: 152

• Message text: End date &1 of start value must be earlier than effective date &2

What causes this issue?

The start values for trip chains can only be entered before the
effective date. This ensures that the start values are always earlier
than the trips to be included in the chain. The effective date for a
trip chain is specified in the date of the constant REIDM.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FITVPS152 - End date &1 of start value must be earlier than effective date &2 ?

  The SAP error message FITVPS152 indicates that there is a problem with the date configuration in a particular transaction or process. Specifically, the error states that the end date of a start value must be earlier than the effective date. This typically occurs in the context of managing master data, such as in the areas of personnel administration, payroll, or other modules where effective dating is crucial.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You are trying to enter or modify a record where the end date of a certain value (like a salary, position, or benefit) is not set correctly in relation to the effective date of the record.
  The end date is either equal to or later than the effective date, which violates the logical sequence of dates required by the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  Check the Dates: Review the end date of the start value and the effective date. Ensure that the