How To Fix RSM1292 - 'Before...(date)' selection is larger than actual date

RSM1292 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSM1 - Messages for AWB, Scheduler and Monitor (new)

• Message number: 292

• Message text: 'Before...(date)' selection is larger than actual date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSM1292 - 'Before...(date)' selection is larger than actual date ?

  The SAP error message RSM1292, which states "Before...(date) selection is larger than actual date," typically occurs in the context of data selection or reporting, particularly when dealing with date ranges in SAP systems. This error indicates that the date specified in the selection criteria is greater than the current date or the date of the data being processed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Input: The user may have entered a date in the selection criteria that is in the future, which is not valid for the data being processed.
  System Date Mismatch: The system date may be set incorrectly, leading to confusion in date comparisons.
  Data Availability: The data being queried may not exist for the specified date range, especially if the date is beyond the current date.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Date Input: Review the date fields in your selection criteria. Ensure that the "Before" date is not set to a future date. Adjust it to a valid date