How To Fix M9086 - From date comes after "To date"

M9086 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M9 - Logistics Information System: Planning Data

• Message number: 086

• Message text: From date comes after "To date"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M9086 - From date comes after "To date" ?

  The SAP error message M9086, which states "From date comes after To date," typically occurs in the context of date range selections in various SAP transactions, particularly in materials management or inventory management modules. This error indicates that the date you have entered as the "From date" is later than the "To date," which is logically incorrect for any date range.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The most common cause is simply entering the dates incorrectly. For example, you might have meant to enter a date in January as the "From date" but accidentally entered a date in February or later.
  System Date Settings: Sometimes, the system date settings or user profile settings might lead to confusion in date formats (e.g., MM/DD/YYYY vs. DD/MM/YYYY).
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there might be inconsistencies in date formats or values.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Date Entries: Review the "From date" and "To date" fields to