How To Fix REBDAO031 - The valid-from date must be before the valid-to date

REBDAO031 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: REBDAO -

• Message number: 031

• Message text: The valid-from date must be before the valid-to date

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REBDAO031 - Details

• The SAP error message REBDAO031 indicates that there is an issue with the date range specified for a particular record, typically in the context of master data or configuration settings. Specifically, it means that the "valid-from" date must be earlier than the "valid-to" date. This error often occurs in scenarios involving pricing, conditions, or validity periods for various master data records.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The most common cause is that the user has entered a "valid-from" date that is equal to or later than the "valid-to" date.
  Data Migration Issues: If data is being migrated from another system or uploaded in bulk, the dates may not have been validated properly.
  System Configuration: There may be a configuration issue where the system is not enforcing the date logic correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Dates: Review the "valid-from" and "valid-to" dates in the record you are trying to create or modify. Ensure that the "valid-from" date is earlier than