How To Fix FTR_TRADE_REP221 - Sending start date &2 must not be before backloading start date &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FTR_TRADE_REP - Trade Repository

• Message number: 221

• Message text: Sending start date &2 must not be before backloading start date &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FTR_TRADE_REP221 - Sending start date &2 must not be before backloading start date &1 ?

  The SAP error message FTR_TRADE_REP221 indicates that there is an issue with the date parameters being used in a transaction related to financial instruments or treasury management. Specifically, the error states that the "sending start date" must not be before the "backloading start date." 
  
  Cause:
  This error typically arises in scenarios where you are trying to process or report on financial transactions, and the dates provided do not align correctly. The "backloading start date" is usually a date that marks the beginning of a period for which data can be backloaded or processed, while the "sending start date" is the date from which you want to start sending or processing data. If the sending date is earlier than the backloading date, the system raises this error to prevent inconsistencies in data processing.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Check the Dates: Review the dates you are using in your transaction or report. Ensure