How To Fix WAHD019 - From-date selected is too early; enter a later date

WAHD019 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WAHD - Messages for Alternative Historical Data

• Message number: 019

• Message text: From-date selected is too early; enter a later date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WAHD019 - From-date selected is too early; enter a later date ?

  The SAP error message WAHD019, which states "From-date selected is too early; enter a later date," typically occurs when a user attempts to enter a date that is earlier than the system's allowed date range for a specific transaction or report. This can happen in various modules, such as Human Capital Management (HCM) or other areas where date ranges are critical.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Date Configuration: The date you are trying to enter is outside the permissible range set in the system configuration. This could be due to:
  
  The system settings that restrict the entry of historical data.
  The specific transaction or report settings that limit the date range.
  
  
  
  Data Locking: The data for the period you are trying to access may be locked for changes, either due to period closing processes or other administrative settings.
  
  
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify data for the specified date range.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Date Validity: