How To Fix R1732 - 'Valid From' greater than 'Valid To' (&1 &2 &3 &4)

R1732 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R1 - Business Partner Messages from S_BUPA_GENERAL

• Message number: 732

• Message text: 'Valid From' greater than 'Valid To' (&1 &2 &3 &4)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R1732 - 'Valid From' greater than 'Valid To' (&1 &2 &3 &4) ?

  The SAP error message R1732, which states "'Valid From' greater than 'Valid To' (&1 &2 &3 &4)," typically occurs when there is a date inconsistency in the data being processed. This error indicates that the "Valid From" date is set to a date that is later than the "Valid To" date, which is logically incorrect.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Entry Error: The most common cause is a simple data entry mistake where the user has incorrectly input the dates.
  
  Configuration Issues: In some cases, configuration settings in the system may lead to this error if the date ranges are not set up correctly.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies in the date formats or values.
  Master Data Issues: This can also occur in master data records where validity periods are defined incorrectly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Dates: Review the entries for the "Valid From" and "Valid To" dates. Ensure that the