How To Fix 5Y816 - Validity start date cannot be prior to entry date: &

5Y816 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5Y - Error messages for info-type Italian module pools

• Message number: 816

• Message text: Validity start date cannot be prior to entry date: &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5Y816 - Validity start date cannot be prior to entry date: & ?

  The SAP error message 5Y816 indicates that there is an issue with the validity start date of a record in the system. Specifically, the error states that the validity start date cannot be earlier than the entry date. This typically occurs in scenarios where you are trying to create or update a record (such as a master data record) that has a validity period defined.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  You are trying to enter a validity start date that is earlier than the date when the record is being created or modified.
  The system has a rule that enforces that the validity start date must be equal to or later than the entry date to maintain data integrity.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Entry Date: Verify the entry date of the record you are trying to create or modify. This date is usually the current date or the