How To Fix Q6732 - From-date is before from-date &1 of latest partition

Q6732 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: Q6 - Archive Information System

• Message number: 732

• Message text: From-date is before from-date &1 of latest partition

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message Q6732 - From-date is before from-date &1 of latest partition ?

  The SAP error message Q6732 indicates that there is a date inconsistency in the context of quality management or similar modules where partitioning of data is involved. Specifically, the error states that the "From-date" you are trying to enter is earlier than the "From-date" of the latest partition, which is causing a conflict.
  
  Cause:
  
  Date Partitioning: In SAP, data is often partitioned by date for performance and management reasons. Each partition has a defined range of dates, and the system enforces rules to ensure that data entries do not overlap incorrectly.
  Incorrect Date Entry: The user may have entered a "From-date" that is earlier than the allowed date range defined by the latest partition.
  System Configuration: There may be a configuration issue in the quality management settings or the way partitions are defined.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Latest Partition: Review the latest partition settings in the system to understand the date ranges defined. You can do this by