How To Fix PLMN_BO008 - Link &1: End of validity cannot be earlier than start of validity

PLMN_BO008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PLMN_BO - Message class for PLMN_BO

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Link &1: End of validity cannot be earlier than start of validity

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PLMN_BO008 - Link &1: End of validity cannot be earlier than start of validity ?

  The SAP error message PLMN_BO008 indicates that there is an issue with the validity period of a business object, specifically that the end date of validity cannot be earlier than the start date. This error typically occurs in scenarios where you are trying to create or modify a record that has a defined validity period, such as a pricing condition, a master data record, or a similar object.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following conditions:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The end date of validity has been entered incorrectly, such that it is set to a date that is earlier than the start date.
  Data Migration Issues: If data is being migrated from another system or uploaded in bulk, there may be inconsistencies in the date fields.
  User Input Error: Users may inadvertently enter the dates in the wrong order or format.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PLMN_BO008 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Date Fields: Review