How To Fix PP022 - Object selection period: Start date is after end date

PP022 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PP -

• Message number: 022

• Message text: Object selection period: Start date is after end date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PP022 - Object selection period: Start date is after end date ?

  The SAP error message PP022, which states "Object selection period: Start date is after end date," typically occurs in the context of production planning or related modules when a user attempts to execute a report or transaction that requires a date range, but the start date specified is later than the end date. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when generating production orders, planning runs, or analyzing data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Input: The most common cause is that the user has mistakenly entered the start date as a later date than the end date.
  System Defaults: Sometimes, system defaults or user profiles may have incorrect date settings.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors can lead to this situation, especially if the dates are entered in a non-standard format or if there is confusion about the date format (e.g., MM/DD/YYYY vs. DD/MM/YYYY).
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Date Inputs: Review the date fields in the transaction or