How To Fix J4360 - &1 is before &2. Enter a valid fixed-interest period

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J4 - External Data Transfer

• Message number: 360

• Message text: &1 is before &2. Enter a valid fixed-interest period

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J4360 - &1 is before &2. Enter a valid fixed-interest period ?

  The SAP error message J4360 indicates that there is an issue with the fixed-interest period in a financial transaction or configuration. Specifically, the error states that the date or period you are trying to enter (represented by &1) is before another date or period (represented by &2). This typically occurs in the context of financial contracts, loans, or investment products where fixed-interest periods are defined.
  
  Cause:
  
  Date Mismatch: The date you are trying to enter for the fixed-interest period is earlier than the start date of the interest period defined in the system.
  Configuration Error: There may be an issue with how the fixed-interest periods are configured in the system, leading to invalid date ranges.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have mistakenly entered an incorrect date.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Dates: Review the dates you are entering for the fixed-interest period. Ensure that the start date is not earlier than the defined period's start date.
  Review Configuration: If