How To Fix REXCPTPT218 - Start date of period must be before the end date of the period

REXCPTPT218 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: REXCPTPT -

• Message number: 218

• Message text: Start date of period must be before the end date of the period

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message REXCPTPT218 - Start date of period must be before the end date of the period ?

  The SAP error message REXCPTPT218, which states "Start date of period must be before the end date of the period," typically occurs in the context of date range validations in various SAP modules, such as SAP Controlling (CO) or SAP Project System (PS). This error indicates that the start date you have entered for a specific period is not earlier than the end date, which is a logical requirement for any date range.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The most common cause is that the user has mistakenly entered the start date as being later than or equal to the end date.
  Data Entry Errors: Typographical errors or misinterpretation of date formats can lead to incorrect date entries.
  System Configuration: In some cases, the system configuration or settings may not allow certain date ranges, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Date Entries: Review the start and end dates you have entered. Ensure that the start date is