How To Fix RTGP_APP038 - Valid From date must be less or equal "Valid To" date

RTGP_APP038 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RTGP_APP - Messages Used in Routing Application

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Valid From date must be less or equal "Valid To" date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RTGP_APP038 - Valid From date must be less or equal "Valid To" date ?

  The SAP error message RTGP_APP038 indicates that there is a validation issue with the date fields in a transaction or application related to the validity period of a certain record. Specifically, it means that the "Valid From" date must be less than or equal to the "Valid To" date. This error typically occurs in scenarios where date ranges are defined, such as in master data maintenance, pricing conditions, or validity periods for contracts or agreements.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The "Valid From" date has been entered as later than the "Valid To" date.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies in the date fields.
  User Input Error: Users may have mistakenly entered the dates in the wrong order.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Date Entries: Review the "Valid From" and "Valid To" dates in the relevant transaction. Ensure that the "Valid From" date is earlier than or equal to the "Valid