How To Fix MSG_BU2IL003 - Start time (&1) of business date is smaller than the end time (&2)

MSG_BU2IL003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MSG_BU2IL - Messages - Gen. IL BP Enhancements

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Start time (&1) of business date is smaller than the end time (&2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MSG_BU2IL003 - Start time (&1) of business date is smaller than the end time (&2) ?

  The SAP error message MSG_BU2IL003 indicates that there is a problem with the time settings for a business date in the system. Specifically, it states that the start time of the business date is smaller than the end time, which is logically incorrect. This error typically arises in scenarios involving business processes that require a defined time range, such as scheduling, planning, or reporting.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by a configuration or data entry issue where the start time of a business date is set to a time that is earlier than the end time. This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The business date settings in the system may have been configured incorrectly.
  Data Entry Error: Users may have entered the start and end times incorrectly during the setup of a business process.
  Time Zone Issues: If the system is set up to handle multiple time zones, discrepancies in time zone settings can