How To Fix GA062 - To-date is smaller than From-Date

GA062 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GA - Allocations

• Message number: 062

• Message text: To-date is smaller than From-Date

What causes this issue?

"To" date &v1& is smaller than "From" date &v2&.
&SYSTEM_RESPONSE&.

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

How to fix this error?

Change the "To" date.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GA062 - To-date is smaller than From-Date ?

  The SAP error message GA062 ("To-date is smaller than From-Date") typically occurs in the context of date range selections in various SAP transactions, particularly in financial or reporting modules. This error indicates that the end date (To-date) you have entered is earlier than the start date (From-date), which is logically incorrect for date ranges.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The most common cause is simply entering the dates incorrectly. For example, entering a To-date of 01/01/2023 and a From-date of 02/01/2023.
  Date Format Issues: Sometimes, the date format may not be recognized correctly, leading to confusion in the order of dates.
  System Settings: In some cases, system settings or user profiles may affect how dates are interpreted.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Date Entries: Review the dates you have entered. Ensure that the From-date is earlier than the To-date.
  Correct Date Format: Make sure you are using the correct date format as per your system settings (e.g., DD/MM/YYYY or MM/DD/YYYY).
  Use Calendar