How To Fix L4171 - Change date interval. From-date later than to-date

L4171 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: L4 - LVS inventory

• Message number: 171

• Message text: Change date interval. From-date later than to-date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message L4171 - Change date interval. From-date later than to-date ?

  The SAP error message L4171, which states "Change date interval. From-date later than to-date," typically occurs when there is an inconsistency in the date range specified in a transaction or configuration. This error indicates that the "from date" you have entered is later than the "to date," which is logically incorrect.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The most common cause is simply entering the dates in the wrong order. For example, entering a "from date" of 2023-10-15 and a "to date" of 2023-10-10.
  System Configuration: In some cases, the error may arise from system settings or configurations that enforce date ranges.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies in the date formats or values.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Date Entries: Review the dates you have entered in the transaction. Ensure that the "from date" is earlier than the "to date."
  Correct the Dates: If you find that the dates are indeed in