How To Fix WXP443 - In the selection period, the end must be after the start date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WXP - Retail Planning

• Message number: 443

• Message text: In the selection period, the end must be after the start date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WXP443 - In the selection period, the end must be after the start date ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WXP443 – "In the selection period, the end must be after the start date"
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you enter a selection period where the end date is earlier than or equal to the start date. The system expects the end date to be strictly after the start date to define a valid time interval.
  
  Explanation:
  In SAP, when specifying a date range (period) for reports, transactions, or data selection, the system requires that the start date be before the end date. If the end date is the same as or before the start date, the system cannot process the request logically, hence it throws this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the date fields in your selection screen or input parameters.
  Ensure that the end date is later than the start date.
  Correct the dates accordingly and re-execute the transaction or report.
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  This message is a warning (W) type, meaning it prevents further processing until corrected.
  Common in reports, data extraction, or any selection screen involving date ranges.
  If you want to select data for a single day, enter the same date in both start and end date fields only if the system allows it; otherwise, use a valid range where end date > start date.
  If the system does not allow equal start and end dates, you may need to adjust your selection criteria or check with your functional consultant if the selection screen can be enhanced to allow single-day selections.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WXP443
  
  
  Message
  "In the selection period, the end must be after the start date"
  
  
  Cause
  End date = Start date in selection period
  
  
  Solution
  Enter an end date that is after the start date
  
  
  Type
  Warning (prevents processing)
  
  
  
  
  If you continue to face issues after correcting the dates, verify if there are any user exits or custom validations affecting the date input.