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

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CPWB - General Workbench Messages

• Message number: 003

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

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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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CPWB003 - Valid-to date is before valid-from date ?

  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 to an earlier date.
  Set the "Valid-to" date to a later date.
  
  
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Validate Data:
  
  After making changes, validate the data to ensure that there are no other inconsistencies.
  You can use the "Check" function in the planning transaction to verify that all entries are valid.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct dates to use, consult your project documentation or speak with your project manager or SAP consultant.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After correcting the dates, re-run the planning process to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CPWB (Capacity Planning Workbench) or C223 (Change Planning Object).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to planning data.
  Training: If you frequently encounter this error, consider additional training on SAP planning modules to better understand date management and planning processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CPWB003 error and ensure that your planning data is correctly configured.