How To Fix APPL_MM_PUR_PO056 - End date of period of performance is before start date

APPL_MM_PUR_PO056 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APPL_MM_PUR_PO - Message Class for Purchase Order

• Message number: 056

• Message text: End date of period of performance is before start date

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APPL_MM_PUR_PO056 - Details

• The SAP error message APPL_MM_PUR_PO056 indicates that there is an issue with the dates specified in a Purchase Order (PO) related to the period of performance. Specifically, the error states that the end date of the period of performance is set before the start date, which is logically incorrect.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The end date of the period of performance was entered incorrectly, either manually or through a data import.
  System Configuration: There may be a configuration issue in the system that is causing the dates to be set incorrectly.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, the date formats or values may not have been correctly translated.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Dates: Review the Purchase Order in question and verify the start and end dates of the period of performance. Ensure that the end date is after the start date.
  Correct the Dates: If the dates are incorrect, update the Purchase Order with the