How To Fix RECABC024 - &1: From-date (&2) is after the higher-level to-date (&3)

RECABC024 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RECABC - Basis (Technical Objects - Library)

• Message number: 024

• Message text: &1: From-date (&2) is after the higher-level to-date (&3)

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RECABC024 - Details

• The SAP error message RECABC024 indicates that there is a date inconsistency in your data entry, specifically related to a "from-date" being set after a "to-date" in a hierarchical structure. This typically occurs in scenarios involving time periods, such as planning, budgeting, or scheduling, where dates are expected to follow a logical sequence.
  
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when:
  
  The "from-date" (the start date of a period) is later than the "to-date" (the end date of a higher-level period).
  This can happen due to incorrect data entry, such as entering a start date that is after the end date of a related or higher-level record.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  Check the Dates: Review the dates you have entered for the relevant records. Ensure that the "from-date" is earlier than or equal to the "to-date" for all related records.
  Adjust the Dates: If you find that the "from-date" is indeed after the "to-date", adjust the