How To Fix RATING000 - End date &1 is before start date &2

RATING000 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RATING -

• Message number: 000

• Message text: End date &1 is before start date &2

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RATING000 - Details

• The SAP error message RATING000 with the description "End date &1 is before start date &2" typically occurs in the context of billing or rating processes within SAP systems, particularly in modules related to billing, contract management, or service order processing. This error indicates that the end date specified for a particular transaction or contract is earlier than the start date, which is logically incorrect.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The most common cause is that the user has entered an end date that is earlier than the start date in a transaction or contract.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies in date entries.
  System Configuration: In some cases, system settings or configurations may lead to incorrect date calculations or defaults.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Date Entries: Review the transaction or contract details where the error occurred. Ensure that the end date is set to a date that is equal