How To Fix CRM_IU_PROD022 - Version &1: "Valid From" needs to be earlier than in follow-up version

CRM_IU_PROD022 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_IU_PROD - Utilities Product-Related Messages

• Message number: 022

• Message text: Version &1: "Valid From" needs to be earlier than in follow-up version

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_IU_PROD022 - Version &1: "Valid From" needs to be earlier than in follow-up version ?

  The SAP error message CRM_IU_PROD022 indicates that there is an issue with the versioning of a product in the SAP CRM system. Specifically, the error states that the "Valid From" date of the current version must be earlier than the "Valid From" date of the follow-up version. This is a common issue when managing product versions, as the system requires a clear chronological order for version validity.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You are trying to create or modify a product version in such a way that the "Valid From" date of the current version is set to a date that is equal to or later than the "Valid From" date of an existing follow-up version.
  This can happen if the user mistakenly enters the dates or if there is a misunderstanding of the versioning logic in SAP.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  Check Existing Versions: Review the existing versions of the product to identify