How To Fix OIJ_TSW_05043 - Date lower limit is greater than upper limit

OIJ_TSW_05043 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OIJ_TSW_05 -

• Message number: 043

• Message text: Date lower limit is greater than upper limit

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OIJ_TSW_05043 - Details

• The SAP error message OIJ_TSW_05043, which states "Date lower limit is greater than upper limit," typically occurs in the context of date range validations within the SAP system, particularly in the Oil and Gas industry solutions (OIJ - Oil Industry Solution). This error indicates that the date range specified in a transaction or report is invalid because the start date (lower limit) is later than the end date (upper limit).
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Input: The most common cause is that the user has entered a start date that is later than the end date in a date range field.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with how date ranges are configured in the system, leading to unexpected behavior.
  Data Entry Errors: Users may inadvertently select the wrong dates due to user interface issues or misunderstanding of the date fields.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Date Inputs: Review the date fields in the transaction or report where the error occurred.