How To Fix ISSR2041 - Period start date & must be before period end date &

ISSR2041 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ISSR2 - Message Class for Statutory Reporting: Output

• Message number: 041

• Message text: Period start date & must be before period end date &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ISSR2041 - Period start date & must be before period end date & ?

  The SAP error message ISSR2041 indicates that there is an issue with the date range specified for a particular period in your SAP system. Specifically, the error states that the "period start date must be before the period end date." This typically occurs in scenarios where you are trying to execute a transaction or report that requires a valid date range, such as in financial postings, reporting, or planning activities.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The start date entered is either the same as or later than the end date.
  System Configuration: There may be settings in the system that enforce date validation rules.
  Data Entry Error: A typographical error or misunderstanding of the date format could lead to incorrect date entries.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Date Inputs: Review the start and end dates you have entered. Ensure that the start date is earlier than the end date.
  Correct Format: Make sure that the dates are in the correct format