How To Fix VW825 - Earliest collection date must be before latest date. Check the date

VW825 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VW - Shipment Processing Output

• Message number: 825

• Message text: Earliest collection date must be before latest date. Check the date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VW825 - Earliest collection date must be before latest date. Check the date ?

  The SAP error message VW825, which states "Earliest collection date must be before latest date. Check the date," typically occurs in the context of managing dates in a transaction or report where a date range is specified. This error indicates that the earliest date you have entered is not earlier than the latest date, which is a logical inconsistency.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The most common cause is that the user has entered the earliest collection date as the same as or later than the latest date.
  Date Format Issues: Sometimes, the date format may not be recognized correctly, leading to misinterpretation of the dates.
  System Settings: There may be specific settings or configurations in the system that enforce date validation rules.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Date Entries: Review the dates you have entered. Ensure that the earliest collection date is indeed earlier than the latest date. For example, if you have entered:
  
  Earliest Collection Date: 2023-10-15
  Latest Date: 2023-10-10
  This