How To Fix ICL_CONF_INV008 - The "To" settlement date is before the "From" settlement date

ICL_CONF_INV008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ICL_CONF_INV - Configurable Messages for Invoice

• Message number: 008

• Message text: The "To" settlement date is before the "From" settlement date

What causes this issue?

The "To" settlement date is before the "From" settlement date.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

INCLUDE ICL_MESSAGE_DISPLAY OBJECT DOKU ID TX

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

INCLUDE ICL_MESSAGE_CHANGE OBJECT DOKU ID TX
INCLUDE ICL_MESSAGE_CUST OBJECT DOKU ID TX

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ICL_CONF_INV008 - The "To" settlement date is before the "From" settlement date ?

  The SAP error message ICL_CONF_INV008 indicates that there is a problem with the settlement dates in a transaction. Specifically, it means that the "To" settlement date is set before the "From" settlement date, which is logically incorrect and not allowed in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The most common cause of this error is that the user has mistakenly entered the "To" date as being earlier than the "From" date.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies in the date formats or values.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that are not aligned with the expected date logic.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Date Entries: Review the settlement dates entered in the transaction. Ensure that the "From" date is earlier than or equal to the "To" date.
  Correct the Dates: If the dates are incorrect, update them to reflect the correct chronological order.
  Validation: Implement validation checks