How To Fix /SAPSLL/CON_LMGM022 - End date cannot be before start date

/SAPSLL/CON_LMGM022 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPSLL/CON_LMGM -

• Message number: 022

• Message text: End date cannot be before start date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPSLL/CON_LMGM022 - End date cannot be before start date ?

  The SAP error message /SAPSLL/CON_LMGM022 indicates that there is an issue with the date configuration in your system, specifically that the end date cannot be set before the start date. This error typically arises in scenarios involving logistics, such as when defining validity periods for certain configurations, contracts, or master data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The most common cause is that the user has entered an end date that is earlier than the start date in a configuration or transaction.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies in the date fields.
  System Configuration: There may be a configuration issue in the system that is causing the date validation to fail.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Date Entries: Review the entries for the start and end dates in the relevant transaction or configuration screen. Ensure that the end date is set to a date that is equal to or later than the