How To Fix WM234 - Start date & is later than end date &

WM234 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WM - IS-R Assortments

• Message number: 234

• Message text: Start date & is later than end date &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WM234 - Start date & is later than end date & ?

  The SAP error message WM234 ("Start date & is later than end date &") typically occurs in the Warehouse Management (WM) module when there is a discrepancy between the start and end dates specified for a particular operation or process. This error indicates that the system has detected that the start date you have entered is chronologically after the end date, which is logically incorrect.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The most common cause is simply entering the dates incorrectly. For example, you might have meant to enter a start date of January 10, 2023, but accidentally entered January 20, 2023, as the end date.
  System Configuration: In some cases, the error may arise from incorrect configuration settings in the system that define valid date ranges for certain operations.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies in the date formats or values.
  User Input Error: Users may inadvertently