How To Fix WGDS_COMMON009 - Date value (&1) must not precede the date value (&2).

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WGDS_COMMON - WGDS Common messages

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Date value (&1) must not precede the date value (&2).

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WGDS_COMMON009 - Date value (&1) must not precede the date value (&2). ?

  The SAP error message:
  WGDS_COMMON009 Date value (&1) must not precede the date value (&2).
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when a date field in a transaction or process is entered with a date value (&1) that is earlier than another related date value (&2), where the business logic requires the first date to be the same or later than the second date.
  For example, this can happen in scenarios such as:
  
  The start date of a process or validity period is entered as earlier than the end date.
  The posting date is earlier than the document date.
  The planned date is earlier than the reference date.
  In workflow or document processing, a date that should logically follow another date is entered incorrectly.
  
  The placeholders (&1) and (&2) are replaced by the actual date values in the error message.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the dates entered: Review the dates involved in the transaction or process. Identify which date is incorrectly set earlier than the other.
  
  
  Correct the date values: Adjust the date values so that the first date (&1) is not earlier than the second date (&2). For example:
  
  Ensure the start date is not before the end date.
  Ensure the posting date is not before the document date.
  Ensure planned or scheduled dates follow the reference or baseline dates.
  
  
  
  Validate date logic: If the dates are system-generated or defaulted, check the configuration or master data that might be causing incorrect date defaults.
  
  
  Check user input: If the error occurs during manual entry, inform the user about the correct date sequence.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  This message is part of the SAP Workflow or Document Management date validation checks.
  It is a common validation error in modules like MM (Material Management), SD (Sales and Distribution), FI (Financial Accounting), or PM (Plant Maintenance) where date sequences are critical.
  The message class WGDS_COMMON is often related to workflow or document services.
  If the error occurs in a custom program or enhancement, review the date validation logic implemented in the code.
  
  
  Example:
  If you try to enter a start date of 01.01.2024 and an end date of 31.12.2023, the system will throw this error because the start date cannot be before the end date.
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or context where this error occurs, I can help with more specific guidance.