How To Fix CPE_INTERFACE253 - Date To of Tier &1, &2 must be after Date To of previous Tier

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CPE_INTERFACE - CPE IInterface Message Class

• Message number: 253

• Message text: Date To of Tier &1, &2 must be after Date To of previous Tier

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CPE_INTERFACE253 - Date To of Tier &1, &2 must be after Date To of previous Tier ?

  The SAP error message CPE_INTERFACE253 indicates that there is a problem with the date configuration for a tier in a pricing or cost structure. Specifically, it means that the "Date To" of the current tier must be after the "Date To" of the previous tier. This is typically encountered in scenarios involving pricing conditions, cost estimates, or similar structures where tiers are defined with specific date ranges.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Configuration: The "Date To" of the current tier is set to a date that is earlier than or the same as the "Date To" of the previous tier.
  Data Entry Error: During the creation or modification of tiers, the dates may have been entered incorrectly.
  Overlapping Date Ranges: The date ranges for the tiers may overlap, which is not allowed in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Tier Dates: Check the date ranges for all tiers involved. Ensure that the "Date To" of the current tier is set to a date that is after the "Date To" of the previous tier.
  Adjust Dates: If the dates are incorrect, modify the "Date To" of the current tier to a valid date that meets the requirement.
  Check for Overlaps: Ensure that there are no overlapping date ranges between tiers. Each tier should have a distinct date range.
  Validation: After making changes, validate the configuration to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like VK11 (Create Condition) or CK11N (Create Cost Estimate) depending on the context in which the error occurs.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files related to pricing conditions or cost estimates for more detailed guidance on setting up tiers correctly.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the dates, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP community for further assistance.
  
  By ensuring that the date configurations are correct and do not overlap, you should be able to resolve the error message CPE_INTERFACE253.