How To Fix SD_PRODUCT_HIER002 - Start date &1 must not be after end date &2.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SD_PRODUCT_HIER - SD Product Hierarchy Messages

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Start date &1 must not be after end date &2.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SD_PRODUCT_HIER002 - Start date &1 must not be after end date &2. ?

  The SAP error message SD_PRODUCT_HIER002 indicates that there is an issue with the date range specified for a product hierarchy or related data in the Sales and Distribution (SD) module. Specifically, the error states that the start date must not be after the end date. This typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a product hierarchy or related data and the date fields are incorrectly filled.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by one of the following scenarios:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The start date entered is later than the end date, which is logically incorrect.
  Data Migration Issues: If data is being migrated from another system or uploaded in bulk, there may be inconsistencies in the date fields.
  User Input Error: A user may have mistakenly entered the dates in the wrong order.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Date Fields: Review the start date and end date fields in