How To Fix J2625 - &4 Costing key date (from) has to come before costing key date (to)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J2 - Message Class for Development Class JBT

• Message number: 625

• Message text: &4 Costing key date (from) has to come before costing key date (to)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J2625 - &4 Costing key date (from) has to come before costing key date (to) ?

  The SAP error message J2625 indicates that there is an issue with the costing key dates in your configuration. Specifically, the error states that the "costing key date (from)" must come before the "costing key date (to)." This typically occurs in the context of product costing or when setting up cost estimates in SAP.
  Cause:
  The error arises when the date range defined for a costing key is incorrect. In SAP, when you define a costing key, you need to specify a valid date range. The "from" date must be earlier than the "to" date. If the dates are entered incorrectly, the system will throw this error.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Check the Costing Key Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for the costing key in SAP.
  Verify the "from" and "to" dates for the costing key in question.
  Ensure that the "from" date is earlier than the "to" date.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Dates:
  
  If the dates are incorrect, adjust them accordingly. Set a valid date range where the "from" date is less than the "to" date.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, save the changes and try to execute the transaction again.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After correcting the dates, perform a test to ensure that the error no longer appears and that the costing process works as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Costing Key: A costing key in SAP is used to define how costs are calculated for materials or products. It includes various parameters, including the date range for which the costing is valid.
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like CK11N (Create Cost Estimate) or CK40N (Mass Change of Cost Estimates) to work with cost estimates and costing keys.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on configuring costing keys and understanding the implications of date ranges in costing.
  
  If the problem persists after checking the dates, consider consulting with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in controlling (CO) or product costing.