How To Fix ME251 - From date later than "to" date (Please correct)

ME251 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 251

• Message text: From date later than "to" date (Please correct)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME251 - From date later than "to" date (Please correct) ?

  The SAP error message ME251 "From date later than 'to' date (Please correct)" typically occurs in the context of creating or modifying purchase requisitions or purchase orders. This error indicates that the date range specified in the document is incorrect, specifically that the "From" date is set to a date that is later than the "To" date.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The user has entered the "From" date as a later date than the "To" date in the relevant fields.
  System Configuration: There may be a configuration issue in the system that is causing the date fields to be misinterpreted.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies in date formats or values.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Date Fields: Review the "From" and "To" date fields in the document. Ensure that the "From" date is earlier than the "To" date.
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction (e.g., ME51N for creating purchase requisitions).
  Locate the