How To Fix /SAPAPO/RBA056 - Incorrect date values: From-date is larger or the same as to-date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/RBA -

• Message number: 056

• Message text: Incorrect date values: From-date is larger or the same as to-date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/RBA056 - Incorrect date values: From-date is larger or the same as to-date ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/RBA056 Incorrect date values: From-date is larger or the same as to-date typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when a user attempts to enter or process date ranges where the "From-date" is either greater than or equal to the "To-date." This can happen in various scenarios, such as planning, scheduling, or data entry.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The most common cause is that the user has mistakenly entered the "From-date" as a later date than the "To-date" or has entered both dates as the same.
  Data Import Issues: If data is being imported from an external source, the date values may not be formatted correctly, leading to this error.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of date formats or settings in the system that lead to misinterpretation of date values.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Date Values: Review the date values entered in the relevant fields.