How To Fix GM153 - Valid from date &1 must be prior to the valid to date &2 for the period

GM153 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GM - Combination manager

• Message number: 153

• Message text: Valid from date &1 must be prior to the valid to date &2 for the period

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GM153 - Valid from date &1 must be prior to the valid to date &2 for the period ?

  The SAP error message GM153 indicates that there is an issue with the validity dates for a particular period in the context of Grant Management (GM). Specifically, it means that the "Valid from" date is not earlier than the "Valid to" date, which is a requirement for defining valid periods in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The "Valid from" date (e.g., the start date of a grant or budget period) is set to a date that is the same as or later than the "Valid to" date (e.g., the end date of that period).
  This can happen during the creation or modification of a grant, budget, or any related master data where date ranges are defined.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the GM153 error, you should:
  
  Check the Dates: Review the "Valid from" and "Valid to" dates in the relevant transaction or master data record.
  Adjust the Dates: Ensure that the "Valid from" date is set to a date