How To Fix WB868 - The end date for the layout module version must be after the start date

WB868 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WB - Messages for assortment list

• Message number: 868

• Message text: The end date for the layout module version must be after the start date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WB868 - The end date for the layout module version must be after the start date ?

  The SAP error message WB868 indicates that there is an issue with the date configuration for a layout module version in the SAP system. Specifically, it means that the end date for the layout module version is set to a date that is not after the start date, which is a requirement for the system to function correctly.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The end date has been entered as the same date or an earlier date than the start date.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system or if there were manual entries, incorrect dates may have been introduced.
  Configuration Errors: There may be a misconfiguration in the layout module settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WB868 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Dates:
  
  Navigate to the layout module version in question.
  Verify the start date and end date fields.
  Ensure that the end date is set to a date that is after the start date.
  
  
  
  Modify the