How To Fix SAWE_BO_SA405 - From-date must be earlier than the to-date

SAWE_BO_SA405 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SAWE_BO_SA - Message class for BO Staff Assignment

• Message number: 405

• Message text: From-date must be earlier than the to-date

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SAWE_BO_SA405 - Details

• The SAP error message SAWE_BO_SA405, which states "From-date must be earlier than the to-date," typically occurs in scenarios where date ranges are being specified, such as in reports, data entry forms, or transaction processing. This error indicates that the system has detected that the "From-date" you have entered is not earlier than the "To-date," which is a requirement for the operation to proceed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The most common cause is that the user has mistakenly entered the "From-date" as the same as or later than the "To-date."
  System Configuration: In some cases, the system configuration or business rules may enforce that certain date ranges must be valid and logical.
  Data Migration Issues: If data is being migrated or imported, there may be inconsistencies in the date formats or values.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Date Inputs: Review the dates you have entered. Ensure that the "From-date" is indeed earlier than the "To-date." 
  
  For example, if you have