How To Fix FVER082 - 'Term from' must be before 'Term to'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FVER - Message Class for Executable Security Rights

• Message number: 082

• Message text: 'Term from' must be before 'Term to'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FVER082 - 'Term from' must be before 'Term to' ?

  The SAP error message FVER082, which states "'Term from' must be before 'Term to'," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with payment terms or date ranges in financial documents. This error indicates that the "From" date or term is set to a date that is later than the "To" date or term, which is logically incorrect.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The most common cause is that the user has entered the "From" date as being later than the "To" date in a payment term or date range.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of payment terms or date ranges in the system.
  Data Migration Errors: If data has been migrated from another system, it may have incorrect date ranges.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Date Entries: Review the entries for the payment terms or date ranges in question. Ensure that the "From" date is earlier than the "To" date.
  Correct Configuration: If the error is due to configuration settings, access the relevant configuration settings in SAP and correct the date ranges.
  Data Validation: If the error arises from migrated data, validate the data to ensure that all date ranges are correct and make necessary adjustments.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained to enter dates correctly to avoid this error in the future.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OBB8 (for payment terms) or OBB2 (for defining payment terms) to check and modify the relevant settings.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for guidelines on setting up payment terms and date ranges correctly.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP community forums for further assistance.