How To Fix /LIME/PI_CORE003 - You have specified an end date but no start date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /LIME/PI_CORE -

• Message number: 003

• Message text: You have specified an end date but no start date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /LIME/PI_CORE003 - You have specified an end date but no start date ?

  The SAP error message /LIME/PI_CORE003 indicates that a user has specified an end date without providing a corresponding start date in a particular transaction or process. This error typically arises in scenarios where date ranges are required, such as in planning, reporting, or data extraction processes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Start Date: The most straightforward cause is that the user has entered an end date but has not filled in the start date field.
  Incorrect Data Entry: The user may have overlooked the start date field or may have entered it incorrectly.
  System Configuration: In some cases, the system configuration or the specific transaction might require both dates to be filled in for proper processing.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter a Start Date: The immediate solution is to go back to the transaction or screen where the error occurred and enter a valid start date that corresponds to the end date you have already specified.
  Check Date Format: Ensure that the date