How To Fix /IAM/OBJECT270 - &1: End date must not be earlier than start date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IAM/OBJECT -

• Message number: 270

• Message text: &1: End date must not be earlier than start date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IAM/OBJECT270 - &1: End date must not be earlier than start date ?

  The SAP error message /IAM/OBJECT270 &1: End date must not be earlier than start date typically occurs in the context of managing time-related data, such as validity periods for objects, roles, or other entities within the Identity Access Management (IAM) module or similar areas in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  This error indicates that there is a mismatch between the start date and end date provided for a specific object or record. Specifically, the end date is set to a date that is earlier than the start date, which is logically incorrect. This can happen due to:
  
  Data Entry Error: The user may have mistakenly entered the dates in the wrong order.
  System Configuration: There may be a configuration issue where default dates are set incorrectly.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, the date formats or values may not have been handled correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Date Entries: