How To Fix P10004 - Start date may not fall after end date

P10004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: P10 - HR Work Management IDOCs Messages

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Start date may not fall after end date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message P10004 - Start date may not fall after end date ?

  The SAP error message P10004, which states "Start date may not fall after end date," typically occurs in the context of personnel administration or time management when there is an inconsistency in date entries. This error indicates that the start date of a particular event (such as an employment period, leave request, or other time-related data) is set to a date that is later than the end date, which is logically incorrect.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The most common cause is that the user has mistakenly entered a start date that is later than the end date.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies in date formats or values.
  Configuration Errors: In some cases, configuration settings in the SAP system may lead to incorrect date validations.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Date Entries: Review the start and end dates for the relevant record. Ensure that the start date is earlier than