How To Fix WU098 - The start of sale date must not be later than end of sale date

WU098 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WU - Promotion management messages

• Message number: 098

• Message text: The start of sale date must not be later than end of sale date

What causes this issue?

The beginning of promotion sales should not be after the end date.

How to fix this error?

Correct the date.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WU098 - The start of sale date must not be later than end of sale date ?

  The SAP error message WU098, which states "The start of sale date must not be later than end of sale date," typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution processes, particularly when dealing with sales documents, pricing conditions, or promotions. This error indicates that the date range specified for a sales activity is incorrect, specifically that the start date is set later than the end date.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The most common cause is that the user has entered the start date and end date incorrectly, with the start date being after the end date.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies in date formats or values.
  Configuration Errors: In some cases, the configuration settings for sales documents or pricing conditions may not be set up correctly, leading to this error.
  User Input Error: Users may inadvertently select the wrong dates due to a misunderstanding