How To Fix XY002 - Date lower limit greater than upper limit

XY002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: XY - FI Internet scenarios

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Date lower limit greater than upper limit

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XY002 - Details

• The SAP error message "XY002 Date lower limit greater than upper limit" typically occurs when there is a mismatch in date values in a transaction or report. This error indicates that the system has detected that the start date (lower limit) is later than the end date (upper limit), which is logically incorrect.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Input: The user may have entered the start date and end date incorrectly, leading to the start date being after the end date.
  Data Entry Errors: Mistakes during data entry, such as transposing numbers or selecting the wrong date from a calendar.
  System Configuration: In some cases, the configuration of the system or the specific transaction might impose certain date constraints that are not being met.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Date Inputs: Review the dates entered in the transaction or report. Ensure that the start date is earlier than the end date.
  Correct the Dates: If the dates are incorrect, modify them to