How To Fix IW430 - Start date may not fall after end date

IW430 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IW - Order Processing

• Message number: 430

• Message text: Start date may not fall after end date

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IW430 - Details

• The SAP error message IW430 ("Start date may not fall after end date") typically occurs in the context of work order management or maintenance planning when the start date of a task or operation is set to a date that is later than the end date. This is a logical error, as it contradicts the basic principle that a start date must precede an end date.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The most common cause is simply entering the dates incorrectly. The start date might have been mistakenly set to a later date than the end date.
  System Configuration: In some cases, the system configuration or settings might lead to this error if there are constraints or rules that enforce date relationships.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies in date formats or values that lead to this error.
  User Error: Users may not be aware of the