How To Fix /PF1/BANK_GENERAL031 - Date &1 must be on or before date &2

/PF1/BANK_GENERAL031 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/BANK_GENERAL -

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Date &1 must be on or before date &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/BANK_GENERAL031 - Date &1 must be on or before date &2 ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/BANK_GENERAL031 with the description "Date &1 must be on or before date &2" typically occurs in the context of banking or financial transactions within the SAP system. This error indicates that a date entered in a transaction or document is not valid because it is after another date that is being referenced.
  
  Cause:
  
  Date Validation: The error arises when a date (e.g., a transaction date, effective date, or validity date) is entered that is later than another date that is expected to be earlier. For example, if you are trying to enter a start date that is after an end date, this error will be triggered.
  Data Entry Error: It may simply be a mistake in data entry where the user has incorrectly inputted the dates.
  Business Logic: The system may have specific business rules that require certain dates to follow a logical sequence (e.g., a payment date cannot be