How To Fix WU549 - Enter a date after the start date or leave blank

WU549 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WU - Promotion management messages

• Message number: 549

• Message text: Enter a date after the start date or leave blank

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WU549 - Enter a date after the start date or leave blank ?

  The SAP error message WU549 ("Enter a date after the start date or leave blank") typically occurs in the context of date entry in various SAP modules, such as HR or project management. This error indicates that the date you are trying to enter is either before the specified start date or is not valid in the context of the operation you are performing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Date Entry: The date you are trying to enter is earlier than the defined start date.
  Mandatory Fields: The system may require certain fields to be filled out, and if the date is not valid, it will trigger this error.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that enforce date constraints.
  Data Entry Errors: Typographical errors or incorrect formats in date entry can also lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Start Date: Verify the start date that is set in the system. Ensure that the date you