How To Fix WTRA020 - The start of the period is after the end of the period

WTRA020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WTRA - Runtime Analysis: Messages

• Message number: 020

• Message text: The start of the period is after the end of the period

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WTRA020 - The start of the period is after the end of the period ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WTRA020: "The start of the period is after the end of the period":
  
  Error Message:
  WTRA020 - The start of the period is after the end of the period
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when a date range or period is defined incorrectly in SAP, specifically when the start date (or start period) is set later than the end date (or end period). In other words, the system expects the start date to be before or equal to the end date, but the input violates this rule.
  This can happen in various SAP modules and transactions where date ranges are required, such as:
  
  Time evaluation (e.g., in Personnel Time Management)
  Reporting periods
  Posting periods
  Selection screens where date intervals are entered
  
  
  Typical Scenarios:
  
  Entering a start date that is after the end date in a selection screen.
  Defining a period interval in customizing or master data where the start period is incorrectly set.
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