How To Fix U6071 - To-time (date/time) &1 &2 comes BEFORE the last &3 &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: U6 - Message Class for BRE

• Message number: 071

• Message text: To-time (date/time) &1 &2 comes BEFORE the last &3 &4

What causes this issue?

You entered a to-date (date &V1&, time &V2&) for extract generation that
comes <ZH>before</> the end of the last extract generation run (date
&V3&, time &V4&).
Start the program with this selection criteria only if you want to
include entries that are still missing from the error extract table
(INSTSET).
If you have followed the recommendations for using this program, you
should not have to start this run.
If you do start the program with this selection criteria, the log number
used for the last extract generation only changes if it was the very
first extract generation run and there are no entries in the ISU_BALHDR
table that contain the last processed log number.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message U6071 - To-time (date/time) &1 &2 comes BEFORE the last &3 &4 ?

  The SAP error message U6071 indicates that there is a problem with the time or date range specified in a transaction or report. Specifically, it means that the "To-time" (or end time) you have entered is earlier than the "last" time or date that is allowed or expected in the context of the operation you are trying to perform.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date/Time Input: The most common cause is that the user has mistakenly entered a "To-time" that is earlier than the "From-time" or the last recorded time in the system.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a typographical error when entering the date or time.
  System Configuration: In some cases, the system configuration or settings may not allow certain date/time combinations.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Values: Review the date and time values you have entered. Ensure that the "To-time" is later than the "From-time" or any other relevant time.
  Correct the Order: If you are entering a range, make sure that the start date/time is before the end date/time.
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the expected date/time format or range, refer to the relevant SAP documentation or user guide for the transaction you are using.
  System Settings: If the issue persists, check with your SAP administrator to ensure that there are no system settings or configurations that are causing this error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Context: This error can occur in various transactions, such as time recording, reporting, or scheduling tasks. Understanding the specific context can help in troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. Sometimes, there may be updates or fixes provided by SAP.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the correct procedures for entering date and time values in SAP to minimize errors.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after checking these points, it may be helpful to reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.