How To Fix VW826 - Earliest delivery date must be before latest date. Check the date

VW826 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VW - Shipment Processing Output

• Message number: 826

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

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VW826 - Details

• The SAP error message VW826, which states "Earliest delivery date must be before latest date. Check the date," typically occurs in the context of sales order processing, delivery scheduling, or similar functions where date ranges are specified. This error indicates that the system has detected an inconsistency in the date range provided for delivery dates.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Input: The earliest delivery date entered is later than the latest delivery date. This can happen due to manual entry errors or incorrect date calculations.
  System Configuration: There may be settings in the system that enforce certain rules regarding delivery dates that are not being adhered to.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies in the date formats or values.
  Business Rules: Certain business rules or constraints may dictate that the earliest date must always be before the latest date, and these rules are not being followed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Date Entries: