How To Fix 6B104 - Letter creation date is after valid-from date of structural changes

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 6B - Real estate correspondence messages

• Message number: 104

• Message text: Letter creation date is after valid-from date of structural changes

What causes this issue?

The letter creation date is after the valid-from date of the structural
change.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

You cannot create a letter to announce structural changes if the letter
date is after the valid-from date of structural change.
Change the dates you have entered.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 6B104 - Letter creation date is after valid-from date of structural changes ?

  The SAP error message 6B104 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the letter creation date and the valid-from date of structural changes in the system. This typically occurs in the context of personnel administration or organizational management, where certain changes to employee data or organizational structures are time-sensitive.
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to create a letter (such as an employment letter, contract, etc.) with a creation date that is later than the valid-from date of the structural changes. This means that the system is trying to reference a structure or data that is not valid at the time the letter is being created.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Letter Creation Date: Ensure that the date you are using to create the letter is not later than the valid-from date of the relevant structural changes. If it is, you may need to adjust the date of the letter creation.
  
  
  Review Structural Changes: Go to the relevant infotype (e.g., IT0001 for Organizational Assignment) and check the valid-from dates of the structural changes. Make sure that the data you are trying to reference is valid for the date you are using.
  
  
  Adjust Dates: If necessary, you can either:
  
  Change the letter creation date to a date that is before or equal to the valid-from date of the structural changes.
  Modify the valid-from date of the structural changes if it is appropriate to do so and if it aligns with your business processes.
  
  
  
  Consult with HR or IT: If you are unsure about making changes to structural data or if the issue persists, consult with your HR department or SAP support team. They can provide guidance on the correct procedures and implications of changing dates.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with the relevant infotypes that may be involved in the structural changes (e.g., IT0001, IT0002, etc.).
  Authorization: Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to personnel data or structural changes.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to personnel administration and letter generation for additional context and troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully create the letter.