How To Fix PAB014 - Entered start delivery date must be before end delivery date

PAB014 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PAB - JIT calls

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Entered start delivery date must be before end delivery date

What causes this issue?

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?

The start delivery date/time must lie before the final delivery
date/time.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PAB014 - Entered start delivery date must be before end delivery date ?

  The SAP error message PAB014, which states "Entered start delivery date must be before end delivery date," typically occurs in the context of logistics or project management within SAP. This error indicates that the start delivery date you have entered is not earlier than the end delivery date, which is a logical requirement for scheduling deliveries or project timelines.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The most common cause is that the user has mistakenly entered the start date as being the same as or 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.
  System Configuration: In some cases, the configuration of the system may impose additional constraints on date entries.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Date Entries: Review the start and end delivery dates you have entered. Ensure that the start date is indeed earlier than the end date.
  Correct the Dates: If you find