How To Fix GHO_FC_CONV_FACT004 - Valid To date &1 must be greater/equal to Valid From date &2

GHO_FC_CONV_FACT004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GHO_FC_CONV_FACT - Message class for Forecasting - Project Setup

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Valid To date &1 must be greater/equal to Valid From date &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GHO_FC_CONV_FACT004 - Valid To date &1 must be greater/equal to Valid From date &2 ?

  The SAP error message GHO_FC_CONV_FACT004 indicates that there is an issue with the date range specified for a certain record, where the "Valid To" date is not greater than or equal to the "Valid From" date. This typically occurs in scenarios involving master data maintenance, such as when creating or updating records in the system that require a validity period.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following:
  
  The "Valid To" date is set to a date that is earlier than the "Valid From" date.
  This can happen due to manual entry errors, incorrect data imports, or system logic that does not enforce the date constraints properly.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Check the Dates: Review the "Valid From" and "Valid To" dates in the record you are trying to create or update. Ensure that the "Valid To" date is set to a date that is equal to or later than the "Valid From" date.
  
  
  Correct