How To Fix W_CB219 - Validity start is later than validity end

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W_CB -

• Message number: 219

• Message text: Validity start is later than validity end

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W_CB219 - Validity start is later than validity end ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  W_CB219 - Validity start is later than validity end
  
  Cause:
  This warning message occurs when you enter a validity period where the start date is later than the end date. In other words, the system detects that the "valid from" date is after the "valid to" date, which is logically incorrect for any validity interval.
  
  Explanation:
  In SAP, many master data records, conditions, or configurations require validity periods defined by a start date and an end date. The start date must always be on or before the end date to ensure the validity period makes sense.
  If the start date is after the end date, the system cannot process the data correctly, hence it issues this warning.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the dates entered: Review the validity start and end dates you have entered.
  Correct the dates: Ensure that the validity start date is earlier than or equal to the validity end date.
  Adjust the dates accordingly: If you intended a different period, correct the dates to reflect the actual validity period.
  Save the record again: After correcting the dates, save the data.
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  This message is a warning (W_), so in some cases, the system might allow you to save the data, but it is strongly recommended to correct the dates to avoid inconsistencies.
  This error can appear in various SAP modules such as MM (Material Master), SD (Pricing Conditions), HR (Infotypes), or FI (Validity of master data).
  Always ensure date intervals are logically consistent to avoid downstream errors in reporting, processing, or master data usage.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Message ID
  W_CB219
  
  
  Message Text
  Validity start is later than validity end
  
  
  Cause
  Start date > End date in validity period
  
  
  Solution
  Correct the dates so start = end
  
  
  Type
  Warning
  
  
  
  
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