How To Fix /LIME/PI_CORE004 - End date lies before the start date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /LIME/PI_CORE -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: End date lies before the start date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /LIME/PI_CORE004 - End date lies before the start date ?

  The SAP error message /LIME/PI_CORE004 End date lies before the start date typically occurs in the context of planning or scheduling activities within SAP, particularly in modules related to project management, production planning, or similar areas where date ranges are critical.
  
  Cause:
  This error indicates that the end date specified for a particular activity, task, or planning element is earlier than the start date. This is logically incorrect, as an end date must always be on or after the start date. The error can arise due to:
  
  Data Entry Error: The user may have mistakenly entered the end date before the start date.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with how date fields are configured in the system.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, incorrect date values may have been imported.
  User Input Validation: The system may not have proper validation checks in place to prevent such entries.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you