How To Fix BUP_RELATIONS133 - Cannot change 'From' date of the first time-dependent relship data record

BUP_RELATIONS133 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BUP_RELATIONS - BPR: Message Class for Relationship Segments

• Message number: 133

• Message text: Cannot change 'From' date of the first time-dependent relship data record

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BUP_RELATIONS133 - Cannot change 'From' date of the first time-dependent relship data record ?

  The SAP error message BUP_RELATIONS133 indicates that you are trying to change the 'From' date of the first time-dependent relationship data record in a business partner (BP) relationship, which is not allowed. This restriction is in place because the first record typically represents the initial state of the relationship, and changing its 'From' date could lead to inconsistencies in the relationship history.
  
  Cause:
  
  First Record Restriction: The first time-dependent relationship record is considered the baseline for the relationship, and SAP does not allow changes to its 'From' date to maintain data integrity.
  Data Integrity: Changing the 'From' date could disrupt the chronological order of relationship records, leading to potential data inconsistencies.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Create a New Record: Instead of changing the 'From' date of the first record, you can create a new relationship record with the desired 'From' date. This new record can then be set to the appropriate 'To' date as needed.
  Delete and Recreate: If