How To Fix ICL_WC003 - End date must be the same as or earlier than the proposed end date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ICL_WC - Workers Compensation

• Message number: 003

• Message text: End date must be the same as or earlier than the proposed end date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ICL_WC003 - End date must be the same as or earlier than the proposed end date ?

  The SAP error message ICL_WC003 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the end date of a certain process (like a contract, project, or work item) and the proposed end date. Specifically, the error states that the end date must be the same as or earlier than the proposed end date. This typically occurs in the context of contract management, project management, or similar modules where date validation is crucial.
  
  Cause:
  
  Date Mismatch: The end date that has been entered for a contract or project is later than the proposed end date. This can happen due to manual entry errors or incorrect data being pulled from another system.
  System Configuration: There may be specific configurations or validations set up in the SAP system that enforce this rule, and the data being processed does not comply with these rules.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies in