How To Fix ATP_RESPONSIBILITY000 - The validity end date must be after the validity start date.

ATP_RESPONSIBILITY000 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ATP_RESPONSIBILITY -

• Message number: 000

• Message text: The validity end date must be after the validity start date.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ATP_RESPONSIBILITY000 - The validity end date must be after the validity start date. ?

  The SAP error message ATP_RESPONSIBILITY000 indicates that there is an issue with the validity dates in the context of Availability-to-Promise (ATP) responsibilities. Specifically, the error states that the validity end date must be after the validity start date. This typically occurs when setting up or modifying ATP rules or responsibilities in the system.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by one of the following scenarios:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The validity end date has been entered as the same as or before the validity start date.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies in the date fields.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration in the ATP settings or rules may lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Date Entries:
  
  Navigate to the ATP responsibility configuration screen where the error occurred.
  Verify the validity start date and validity end date.
  Ensure that the validity end date is set to a date that