How To Fix /IAM/OBJECT_MOC001 - 'Reported By' date must not be later than the 'Entered By' date

/IAM/OBJECT_MOC001 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IAM/OBJECT_MOC -

• Message number: 001

• Message text: 'Reported By' date must not be later than the 'Entered By' date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IAM/OBJECT_MOC001 - 'Reported By' date must not be later than the 'Entered By' date ?

  The SAP error message /IAM/OBJECT_MOC001 indicates that there is a date validation issue in the system. Specifically, the error states that the 'Reported By' date must not be later than the 'Entered By' date. This typically occurs in scenarios where date fields are being used to track the timing of events or entries, such as in incident management, change requests, or other object management contexts.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by a logical inconsistency in the date fields:
  
  The 'Reported By' date is set to a date that is later than the 'Entered By' date. This is illogical because it implies that an event was reported after it was entered, which is not possible.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  Check the Dates: Review the values entered for both the 'Reported By' and 'Entered By' dates. Ensure that the 'Reported By' date is not set to a date that is later than the 'Entered By'