How To Fix ICL287 - Start date must be before the end date

ICL287 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ICL - FS-CM: Claims Management

• Message number: 287

• Message text: Start date must be before the end date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ICL287 - Start date must be before the end date ?

  The SAP error message ICL287 ("Start date must be before the end date") typically occurs in the context of date validation within SAP applications, particularly in modules related to project management, contract management, or any functionality that involves date ranges.
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when a user attempts to enter or save a date range where the start date is either the same as or later than the end date. This is a logical validation to ensure that the time frame being defined is valid.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Check the Dates: Review the start and end dates you have entered. Ensure that the start date is earlier than the end date.
  
  
  Correct the Input: If the start date is incorrect, modify it to a date that is earlier than the end date. Conversely, if the end date is incorrect, adjust it to a date that is later than the start date.
  
  
  Re-enter the