How To Fix /SCF/SELMODEL022 - Valid-to date must be later than valid-from date

/SCF/SELMODEL022 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCF/SELMODEL -

• Message number: 022

• Message text: Valid-to date must be later than valid-from date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCF/SELMODEL022 - Valid-to date must be later than valid-from date ?

  The SAP error message /SCF/SELMODEL022 Valid-to date must be later than valid-from date typically occurs in the context of managing validity periods for certain data entries, such as master data or configuration settings. This error indicates that the "Valid-to" date you have entered is not later than the "Valid-from" date, which is a requirement for the system to ensure that the data is valid for a specific time frame.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The most common cause is that the user has mistakenly entered the "Valid-to" date as the same as or earlier than the "Valid-from" date.
  Data Overlap: There may be existing records that overlap with the dates you are trying to enter, causing a conflict.
  System Configuration: In some cases, the system configuration or business rules may enforce strict date validation.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Dates: Review the "Valid-from" and "Valid-to" dates you have entered. Ensure that the "Valid-to" date is indeed later than the "Valid-from"