How To Fix LFS_SSTN_VALIDATIONS018 - Financial rating validity date should not be after validity end date

LFS_SSTN_VALIDATIONS018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LFS_SSTN_VALIDATIONS - Sustainability Validations

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Financial rating validity date should not be after validity end date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LFS_SSTN_VALIDATIONS018 - Financial rating validity date should not be after validity end date ?

  The SAP error message LFS_SSTN_VALIDATIONS018 indicates that there is an issue with the financial rating validity dates in the system. Specifically, the error states that the financial rating validity date should not be after the validity end date. This typically occurs in the context of managing financial ratings for customers, vendors, or other entities within the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by a mismatch in the dates defined for the financial rating. The validity start date (the date from which the financial rating is applicable) is set to a date that is later than the validity end date (the date until which the financial rating is applicable). This creates a logical inconsistency, as a rating cannot be valid if its start date is after its end date.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to check and correct the financial rating validity dates in the relevant master data. Here are the steps