How To Fix /ISDFPS/PM_MBOOK073 - Start of selection must be earlier than accident date

/ISDFPS/PM_MBOOK073 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/PM_MBOOK -

• Message number: 073

• Message text: Start of selection must be earlier than accident date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/PM_MBOOK073 - Start of selection must be earlier than accident date ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/PM_MBOOK073 indicates that there is a problem with the date selection criteria in a report or transaction related to the management of accidents or incidents. Specifically, the error states that the "Start of selection must be earlier than accident date." This typically occurs when the date range specified for a report or selection does not logically precede the date of the accident being processed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Date Range Issue: The start date you have entered for the selection criteria is later than the accident date. This can happen if you mistakenly input the dates in the wrong order or if there is a misunderstanding of the date format.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a typographical error when entering the dates.
  System Configuration: In some cases, the system configuration or settings may not align with the expected date formats or ranges.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Date Inputs: Review the date fields in the selection