How To Fix LCM_CONTEXT003 - Valid From date should be before Valid To date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LCM_CONTEXT - Messages for LCM Context

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Valid From date should be before Valid To date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LCM_CONTEXT003 - Valid From date should be before Valid To date ?

  The SAP error message LCM_CONTEXT003 indicates that there is an issue with the date range specified in a context or configuration related to the Logistics Control Management (LCM) module. Specifically, the error states that the "Valid From" date must be earlier than the "Valid To" date. This is a common validation error that occurs when the date range is incorrectly defined.
  
  Cause:
  The error typically arises from one of the following scenarios:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The user has entered the "Valid From" date as the same as or later than the "Valid To" date.
  Data Migration Issues: If data is being imported or migrated, the dates may not have been set correctly in the source data.
  Configuration Errors: There may be a misconfiguration in the settings related to the LCM context that defines valid date ranges.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Date Entries:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction or configuration screen where the dates are