How To Fix SQ020 - Invalid start date &

SQ020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SQ - Queue Administration Transaction: Error Texts

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Invalid start date &

What causes this issue?

Incorrect start date.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Start date must be in the future.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SQ020 - Invalid start date & ?

  The SAP error message "SQ020 Invalid start date" typically occurs in the context of reporting or querying data, particularly when using transaction codes related to queries (like SQ01, SQ02, or SQ03). This error indicates that the start date specified in the query or report is not valid, which can happen for several reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Date Format: The date may not be in the expected format (e.g., DD/MM/YYYY vs. MM/DD/YYYY).
  Out of Range Dates: The date specified may be outside the valid range for the data being queried (e.g., before the system's start date or after the end date).
  Data Type Mismatch: The field expecting a date might be receiving a different data type (e.g., a string or number).
  Missing Date Values: If the date is required but not provided, it can lead to this error.
  System Settings: The system may have specific settings or configurations that restrict certain date ranges.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Date Format: Ensure that the