How To Fix WGDS_PROCESS717 - Upper date boundary must be higher than lower

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WGDS_PROCESS - Global data synchronisation

• Message number: 717

• Message text: Upper date boundary must be higher than lower

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WGDS_PROCESS717 - Upper date boundary must be higher than lower ?

  The SAP error message:
  WGDS_PROCESS717: Upper date boundary must be higher than lower
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when a date range is specified in a process (often related to Warehouse Management, Delivery Processing, or similar logistics transactions) where the upper date boundary (end date) is earlier than or equal to the lower date boundary (start date). Essentially, the system expects the end date to be strictly greater than the start date, but the input violates this rule.
  
  When does it typically occur?
  
  When entering date ranges for selection criteria in reports or transactions.
  During processing of deliveries, warehouse tasks, or batch jobs where date intervals are required.
  In scenarios involving scheduling, picking, or posting dates where date intervals are validated.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the date inputs:
  
  Verify the start date and end date fields in the transaction or report selection screen. Ensure that:
  
  The end date is later than the start date.
  Both dates are valid calendar dates.
  
  
  
  Correct the date range:
  
  Adjust the date range so that the upper boundary (end date) is strictly greater than the lower boundary (start date).
  
  
  If dates are dynamically populated:  
  
  Check any custom code or user exits that might be setting these dates.
  Ensure that date calculations or default values do not cause the end date to be earlier or equal to the start date.
  
  
  
  Re-run the transaction or report after correcting the dates.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  This error is a standard validation check to prevent illogical date intervals.
  It is commonly seen in Warehouse Management (WM), Logistics Execution (LE), and Delivery Processing modules.
  The message class WGDS_PROCESS relates to warehouse and delivery processing.
  If the error persists despite correct dates, check for:
  
  User exits or BAdIs that manipulate date fields.
  Custom programs or enhancements that might incorrectly set date boundaries.
  
  
  SAP Notes or OSS messages related to WGDS_PROCESS717 can provide additional insights if the problem is complex.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error message
  WGDS_PROCESS717
  
  
  Meaning
  Upper date boundary must be higher than lower date boundary
  
  
  Cause
  End date = Start date in a date range input
  
  
  Solution
  Correct the date range so that end date > start date
  
  
  Module
  Warehouse Management, Delivery Processing, Logistics Execution
  
  
  
  
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