How To Fix REISLM020 - &1: to-date (&2) is before from-date (&3)

REISLM020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: REISLM - Information System: Land Use Management (LUM)

• Message number: 020

• Message text: &1: to-date (&2) is before from-date (&3)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message REISLM020 - &1: to-date (&2) is before from-date (&3) ?

  The SAP error message REISLM020 indicates that there is a date inconsistency in a transaction or process where the "to-date" is earlier than the "from-date." This typically occurs in scenarios involving date ranges, such as in reports, data entries, or configuration settings.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when the system detects that the end date (to-date) is set before the start date (from-date). This is logically incorrect, as a time period cannot end before it begins. 
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Check the Dates: Review the date fields in the transaction or configuration where the error occurred. Ensure that the "from-date" is earlier than the "to-date."
  
  
  Correct the Dates: If you find that the dates are incorrectly entered, update them to reflect a valid range. For example, if the "from-date" is set to January 1, 2023, the "to-date" should be set to a date on or after January 1, 2023.
  
  
  Validation: After making the changes,