How To Fix O8112 - 'Valid to' date is earlier than 'valid from' date

O8112 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: O8 - IS-Oil: TD Transportation and Distribution

• Message number: 112

• Message text: 'Valid to' date is earlier than 'valid from' date

What causes this issue?

The 'valid from date' entered is earlier than the 'valid to date'.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Return to the driver transaction and change either the 'valid from' or
the 'valid to date' entered.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

O8112 - Details

• The SAP error message O8112, which states that the 'Valid to' date is earlier than the 'Valid from' date, typically occurs in the context of master data maintenance, such as when dealing with pricing conditions, material master records, or other date-sensitive data entries.
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when you attempt to create or modify a record that has a validity period defined by two dates:
  
  Valid From Date: The date from which the record is applicable.
  Valid To Date: The date until which the record is applicable.
  
  If the 'Valid To' date is set to a date that is earlier than the 'Valid From' date, the system cannot logically process this record, as it creates a contradiction in the validity period.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the 'Valid To' date is set to a date that is equal to or later than the 'Valid From' date. Here are the steps to correct