How To Fix /SAPAPO/RBA206 - Incorrect date values: The from-date is later than the to-date

/SAPAPO/RBA206 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/RBA -

• Message number: 206

• Message text: Incorrect date values: The from-date is later than the to-date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/RBA206 - Incorrect date values: The from-date is later than the to-date ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/RBA206 Incorrect date values: The from-date is later than the to-date typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when a user attempts to execute a planning function or transaction that involves date ranges. This error indicates that the date range specified is invalid because the "from-date" is set to a date that is later than the "to-date."
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Input: The most common cause is that the user has mistakenly entered the dates in the wrong order. For example, if the "from-date" is set to March 10, 2023, and the "to-date" is set to March 5, 2023, this will trigger the error.
  System 
  Configuration Issues: In some cases, the error may arise from configuration settings or defaults that are incorrectly set, leading to unexpected date values being used.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors can also lead to this issue, especially if the