How To Fix IH692 - TO date not later than FROM date

IH692 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IH - structuring

• Message number: 692

• Message text: TO date not later than FROM date

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IH692 - Details

• The SAP error message IH692, which states "TO date not later than FROM date," typically occurs in the context of date range selections in various SAP transactions, particularly in the Plant Maintenance (PM) or Asset Management (AM) modules. This error indicates that the "To" date you have entered is earlier than the "From" date, which is logically incorrect.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The most common cause is that the user has mistakenly entered the "To" date as an earlier date than the "From" date.
  Date Format Issues: Sometimes, the date format may lead to confusion, especially if the system is set to a different date format than what the user is accustomed to.
  System Settings: In some cases, system settings or user profiles may affect how dates are interpreted.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Date Entries: Review the dates you have entered in the transaction. Ensure that the "From" date is earlier than the "To" date.
  Correct Format: Make sure