How To Fix CPWB003 - Valid-to date is before valid-from date


CPWB003 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: CPWB - General Workbench Messages

  • Message number: 003

  • Message text: Valid-to date is before valid-from date

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  • What causes this issue?

    The valid-to date in the selection range is prior to the valid-from
    date.

    System Response

    You cannot execute the selected function.

    How to fix this error?

    Select a valid-to date that comes after the valid-from date.

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CPWB003 - Details

  • The SAP error message CPWB003 indicates that there is a problem with the validity dates in a planning scenario, specifically that the "Valid-to" date is set before the "Valid-from" date. This typically occurs in the context of planning data, such as in SAP's Capacity Planning or Production Planning modules.
    
    Cause: The error arises when: The "Valid-to" date is incorrectly entered as an earlier date than the "Valid-from" date. There may be a data entry error where the dates were swapped or incorrectly calculated. The system is trying to process a planning object that has invalid date ranges.
    Solution: To resolve the error, you can take the following steps: Check the Dates: Go to the relevant planning transaction (e.g., transaction code CPWB for Capacity Planning). Review the entries for the planning object that triggered the error. Ensure that the "Valid-from" date is earlier than the "Valid-to" date. Correct the Dates: If you find that the dates are incorrect, update them accordingly: Set the "Valid-from" date

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