How To Fix /PM0/ABX_MESSAGES032 - The "Valid From" date must be earlier than the "Valid To" date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABX_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 032

• Message text: The "Valid From" date must be earlier than the "Valid To" date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/ABX_MESSAGES032 - The "Valid From" date must be earlier than the "Valid To" date ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ABX_MESSAGES032 indicates that there is an issue with the date range specified for a particular record or transaction. Specifically, the error states that the "Valid From" date must be earlier than the "Valid To" date. This is a common validation error in SAP systems when dealing with date ranges for various master data or transactional records.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The "Valid From" date is set to the same date as the "Valid To" date.
  The "Valid From" date is set to a date that is later than the "Valid To" date.
  There may be a data entry mistake where the dates were incorrectly inputted.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Check the Dates: Review the "Valid From" and "Valid To" dates that you have entered. Ensure that:
  
  The "Valid From" date is earlier than the "Valid To" date.
  There is a clear distinction between the two dates (i.e., "Valid From" should not be