How To Fix BAPI1080021 - Creation date & of variant/alternative ID=& after discontinuation date &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BAPI1080 - Message - BAPIS for BOR object BUS1080 (Mat. BOMs)

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Creation date & of variant/alternative ID=& after discontinuation date &

What causes this issue?

A variant/alternative can only be deleted at a time when it exists.

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?

Check your input data.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BAPI1080021 - Creation date & of variant/alternative ID=& after discontinuation date & ?

  The SAP error message BAPI1080021 typically indicates that there is an issue with the creation date of a variant or alternative ID in relation to its discontinuation date. This error arises when you attempt to create or modify a variant or alternative ID that has a creation date that falls after its defined discontinuation date.
  Cause:
  
  Discontinuation Date: The variant or alternative ID you are trying to create or modify has a discontinuation date set, and the creation date you are providing is later than this discontinuation date.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the dates being entered, either in the creation date or the discontinuation date.
  Business Logic: The business rules in your SAP system may prevent the creation of new records after a certain date to maintain data integrity.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Dates: Verify the creation date and the discontinuation date of the variant or alternative ID. Ensure that the creation date is earlier than the discontinuation date.
  Adjust Dates: If the creation date is incorrect, adjust it to a date that is before the discontinuation date. If the discontinuation date is incorrect, consider updating it if business rules allow.
  Review Configuration: If you have access, review the configuration settings related to the variant or alternative ID to ensure that the dates are set correctly according to your business requirements.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's guidelines for managing variants and alternative IDs to ensure compliance with business processes.
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to variant management (e.g., SE93 for transaction codes, SE80 for object navigator).
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to create or modify variants and alternative IDs in the system.
  Testing: If changes are made, test the creation process in a development or test environment before applying changes in production.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.