How To Fix IM842 - End date / time : & / &

IM842 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IM - Maintenance notifications

• Message number: 842

• Message text: End date / time : & / &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IM842 - End date / time : & / & ?

  The SAP error message IM842 typically indicates an issue related to the end date and time of a maintenance order or a similar object in the SAP system. This error can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to create, change, or process maintenance orders, and it usually points to a problem with the date and time fields being incorrectly filled or not meeting certain criteria.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Date/Time Format: The end date or time may not be in the correct format or may be outside the acceptable range.
  End Date Before Start Date: The end date/time specified is earlier than the start date/time, which is logically incorrect.
  Missing Date/Time: Either the end date or time is not filled in, leading to incomplete data.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict the valid date ranges for maintenance orders.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Date/Time Entries: Verify that the end date and time are correctly