How To Fix FMEUF001 - End date cannot be earlier than start date. Check your entry

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMEUF - Expenditure Certification

• Message number: 001

• Message text: End date cannot be earlier than start date. Check your entry

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMEUF001 - End date cannot be earlier than start date. Check your entry ?

  The SAP error message FMEUF001 indicates that there is a problem with the date entries in a financial transaction or document. Specifically, it means that the end date you have entered is earlier than the start date, which is not allowed in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The most common cause is that the user has mistakenly entered an end date that is before the start date.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies in date formats or values.
  System Configuration: In some cases, the configuration of the system may impose restrictions on date ranges that are not being adhered to.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Date Entries: Review the start and end dates you have entered. Ensure that the end date is equal to or later than the start date.
  Correct the Dates: If you find that the end date is indeed earlier than the start date, correct it to a valid date.
  Validation: Implement validation checks in your data entry process to prevent this error from occurring in the future.
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the date requirements for a specific transaction, refer to the relevant SAP documentation or user guides.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: This error can occur in various transaction codes related to financial management, such as asset accounting (e.g., AS01, AS02) or financial document postings.
  Date Formats: Ensure that the date format you are using is consistent with the system settings (e.g., DD/MM/YYYY vs. MM/DD/YYYY).
  User Training: Providing training to users on how to correctly enter dates and understand the implications of date ranges can help reduce the occurrence of this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FMEUF001 error and ensure that your date entries are valid.