How To Fix /PLMI/LBL_BO021 - Date for "Valid From" should be equal or earlier than "Valid To"

/PLMI/LBL_BO021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/LBL_BO -

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Date for "Valid From" should be equal or earlier than "Valid To"

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/PLMI/LBL_BO021 - Details

• The SAP error message /PLMI/LBL_BO021 indicates that there is an issue with the date fields "Valid From" and "Valid To" in a label or similar object within the SAP system. Specifically, the error states that the "Valid From" date must be equal to or earlier than the "Valid To" date. This is a common validation error that occurs when the date range specified is incorrect.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The user has entered a "Valid From" date that is later than the "Valid To" date.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may have been inconsistencies in the date entries.
  User Input Error: A simple typographical error when entering the dates can lead to this issue.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Date Entries: Review the "Valid From" and "Valid To" dates in the relevant transaction or configuration screen. Ensure that the "Valid From" date is not later than the "Valid To" date.
  Correct the Dates: If