How To Fix AO337 - Variant &3: Implementation start date &1 is after startup date &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AO - Appropriation requests - Master data / Customizing

• Message number: 337

• Message text: Variant &3: Implementation start date &1 is after startup date &2

What causes this issue?

Implementation start date &V1& that was entered is after the startup
date &V2& of variant &V3&. The implementation start date always has to
be before the startup date (&V2&).

System Response

The entry is not allowed.

How to fix this error?

Do one of the following:
Correct implementation start date &V1& that you entered so that it is
before or the same date as startup date &V2&.
Correct startup date &V2&, so that it is after or the same date as
implementation start date &V1&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AO337 - Variant &3: Implementation start date &1 is after startup date &2 ?

  The SAP error message AO337 indicates that there is a conflict between the implementation start date and the startup date of a variant in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) or similar modules. Specifically, the error states that the implementation start date is after the startup date, which is not allowed.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The implementation start date (the date when a particular asset or variant is supposed to start being used or recognized in the system) is set to a date that is later than the startup date (the date when the asset or variant is actually activated or put into service).
  This can happen due to incorrect data entry or configuration settings in the asset master data or variant settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Dates:
  
  Go to the asset master record or the variant settings where the error is occurring.
  Verify the implementation start date and the startup date. Ensure that the implementation start date is not later than the startup date.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Dates:
  
  If the implementation start date is indeed set incorrectly, change it to a date that is on or before the startup date.
  If the startup date is incorrect, adjust it to a date that is on or after the implementation start date.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If this error is occurring frequently, review the configuration settings related to asset accounting and variants to ensure that the date logic is correctly implemented.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for further guidance on managing asset dates and variants.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the changes to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the asset or variant behaves as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like AS01 (Create Asset), AS02 (Change Asset), or AS03 (Display Asset) to access and modify asset master data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to asset master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AO337 error and ensure that your asset data is correctly configured.