How To Fix MSG_UH239 - Valid from date must be less than valid to date.

MSG_UH239 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MSG_UH - Universal Hierarchy Message Class

• Message number: 239

• Message text: Valid from date must be less than valid to date.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MSG_UH239 - Valid from date must be less than valid to date. ?

  The SAP error message MSG_UH239 indicates that there is an issue with the date range specified for a certain record, typically in the context of master data or configuration settings. The error message states that the "Valid from date must be less than valid to date," meaning that the start date for a validity period is not earlier than the end date.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually occurs in scenarios where you are trying to create or update a record that has a validity period defined by a "Valid from" date and a "Valid to" date. The error arises when:
  
  The "Valid from" date is set to the same date as the "Valid to" date.
  The "Valid from" date is set to a date that is later than the "Valid to" date.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the "Valid from" date is earlier than the "Valid to" date. Here are the steps