How To Fix CR188 - Date is outside of validity period & to & of work center

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CR - (1,099) Work Center; (100,200) Capacity

• Message number: 188

• Message text: Date is outside of validity period & to & of work center

What causes this issue?

You entered a date which is before the validity period of the work
center.

System Response

The earliest a validity period of an assignment can start is the date
on which you created the work center.

How to fix this error?

Enter a new date.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CR188 - Date is outside of validity period & to & of work center ?

  The SAP error message CR188 indicates that a date you are trying to use is outside the validity period defined for a work center. This typically occurs when you are attempting to perform an operation (like scheduling, planning, or executing a task) that involves a work center, but the date you are using does not fall within the range of dates that the work center is valid for.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Date Range: The date you are trying to use is either before the start date or after the end date of the work center's validity period.
  Work Center Configuration: The work center may not be configured to be active for the date in question.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data of the work center, such as incorrect validity dates.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Work Center Validity:
  
  Go to the work center configuration in SAP (Transaction code: CR02).
  Check the validity dates of the work center. Ensure that the date you are trying to use falls within the defined range.
  
  
  
  Adjust Dates:
  
  If the date is indeed outside the validity period, you may need to adjust the date of your operation or change the validity period of the work center to include the date in question.
  
  
  
  Update Work Center:
  
  If necessary, update the work center's validity period to include the required date. This can be done in the work center configuration screen.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or guidelines for your specific SAP implementation to ensure that you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  Check for Other Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that there are no other dependencies or configurations that might be affecting the work center's availability for the specified date.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  CR01: Create Work Center
  CR02: Change Work Center
  CR03: Display Work Center
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to work center validity periods.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view and modify work center data.
  Training: If you are unfamiliar with work center configurations, consider seeking training or guidance from a knowledgeable colleague or SAP consultant.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CR188 error and ensure that your operations involving the work center are successful.