How To Fix OQ_E357 - 'Sales date to' is lower than 'Sales date from' - correct your entry.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OQ_E - IS-Oil SSR : Message pool Payment Card Processing

• Message number: 357

• Message text: 'Sales date to' is lower than 'Sales date from' - correct your entry.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OQ_E357 - 'Sales date to' is lower than 'Sales date from' - correct your entry. ?

  The SAP error message OQ_E357 indicates that there is an issue with the sales date range you are trying to enter in the system. Specifically, the "Sales date to" is set to a date that is earlier than the "Sales date from," which is logically incorrect. This error typically occurs in transactions related to sales orders, quotations, or similar documents where date ranges are specified.
  Cause:
  
  The user has entered a "Sales date from" that is later than the "Sales date to."
  There may be a misunderstanding of the date format or an accidental input error.
  The system may have defaulted to incorrect dates due to configuration or user settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Date Entries: Review the dates you have entered in the relevant fields. Ensure that the "Sales date from" is earlier than the "Sales date to."
  
  
  Correct the Dates: 
  
  If you find that the dates are incorrect, adjust them accordingly. For example, if "Sales date from" is set to 2023-10-15 and "Sales date to" is set to 2023-10-10, change the "Sales date to" to a date that is on or after 2023-10-15.
  
  
  
  Date Format: Ensure that you are using the correct date format as per your system's configuration (e.g., DD/MM/YYYY or MM/DD/YYYY).
  
  
  Validation: After making the changes, validate the entries again to ensure that the error message does not reappear.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the correct dates to enter, consult your organization's sales documentation or speak with a supervisor or colleague who is familiar with the sales process.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on date handling in sales documents.
  User Training: If this error occurs frequently, consider additional training on data entry in SAP for users involved in sales processes.
  System Configuration: If the issue persists, it may be worth checking with your SAP administrator to ensure that there are no underlying configuration issues affecting date handling.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the OQ_E357 error and proceed with your sales transaction.