How To Fix LCM_LEGALTRANSACTION078 - Enter End Date later than Start Date.

LCM_LEGALTRANSACTION078 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LCM_LEGALTRANSACTION - Message Class for LCM Legal Transaction

• Message number: 078

• Message text: Enter End Date later than Start Date.

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LCM_LEGALTRANSACTION078 - Details

• The SAP error message LCM_LEGALTRANSACTION078 indicates that there is an issue with the date range specified for a legal transaction. Specifically, the error states that the "End Date" must be later than the "Start Date." This is a common validation error that occurs when the dates entered do not meet the required logical sequence.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The user may have mistakenly entered the end date as the same as or earlier than the start date.
  Data Migration Issues: If data is being imported or migrated, the dates may not have been correctly formatted or validated.
  System Configuration: There may be specific configurations or settings in the SAP system that enforce this rule, and any deviation from it will trigger the error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Date Entries: Review the dates entered for the legal transaction. Ensure that the "End Date" is indeed later than the "Start Date."
  Correct the Dates: If the dates are incorrect, update them