How To Fix M3161 - Date values must be in ascending order

M3161 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 161

• Message text: Date values must be in ascending order

What causes this issue?

You have not entered date values in ascending order.

System Response

The system can only process the dates in ascending order.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Example:,,01.06.93,,15.07.93,,20.08.93

How to fix this error?

Change the values accordingly.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M3161 - Date values must be in ascending order ?

  The SAP error message M3161, which states "Date values must be in ascending order," typically occurs in scenarios where date fields are expected to be in a sequential order but are not. This can happen in various contexts, such as when entering data for production orders, scheduling, or planning activities.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the system detects that the date values provided do not follow a chronological order. For example, if you are entering a start date that is later than an end date, or if you have multiple date entries that are not sorted from the earliest to the latest, the system will raise this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the M3161 error, you should:
  
  
  Check Date Entries: Review the date fields you have entered. Ensure that all date values are in ascending order. For example, if you have a start date and an end date, the start date should be earlier than