How To Fix CRM_MKTGS_PRODUCTS039 - Effective-to date should not be prior to buying start date for &1 '&2'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_MKTGS_PRODUCTS -

• Message number: 039

• Message text: Effective-to date should not be prior to buying start date for &1 '&2'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_MKTGS_PRODUCTS039 - Effective-to date should not be prior to buying start date for &1 '&2' ?

  The SAP error message CRM_MKTGS_PRODUCTS039 indicates that there is a conflict between the effective-to date and the buying start date for a marketing product. Specifically, the effective-to date you are trying to set is earlier than the buying start date, which is not allowed in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Date Configuration: The effective-to date you are trying to enter is set before the buying start date. This can happen if the dates are not correctly aligned when creating or updating marketing products.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a mistake in entering the dates, leading to the effective-to date being incorrectly set.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Dates: Review the effective-to date and the buying start date for the marketing product in question. Ensure that the effective-to date is on or after the buying start date.
  Adjust Dates: If the effective-to date is indeed set before the buying start date, adjust it to a valid date that is equal to or later than the buying start date.
  Validation: After making the changes, validate the entries to ensure that they comply with the business rules and system requirements.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may be using transaction codes related to marketing or product management in SAP CRM, such as CRMD_ORDER or CRMD_ORDERADM_H.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on managing marketing products and understanding date fields.
  User Exits or BAdIs: If you have custom logic implemented, check if there are any user exits or BAdIs that might be affecting the date validation.
  Support: If you continue to face issues, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP community for further assistance.
  
  By ensuring that the effective-to date is set correctly in relation to the buying start date, you should be able to resolve this error.