How To Fix BG200 - The warranty start date is in the future

BG200 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BG - Warranty processing

• Message number: 200

• Message text: The warranty start date is in the future

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BG200 - Details

• The SAP error message BG200, which states "The warranty start date is in the future," typically occurs when you are trying to create or update a warranty record in the SAP system, and the start date you have entered is set to a date that is later than the current date. This can happen in various SAP modules, particularly in the context of warranty management or service management.
  
  Cause:
  
  Future Date Entry: The most common cause is that the warranty start date has been mistakenly set to a future date instead of a current or past date.
  System Configuration: There may be specific configurations or validations in the system that enforce rules regarding warranty dates.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies or errors in the date fields.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Warranty Start Date: Review the warranty start date you have entered. Ensure that it is set to