How To Fix CRM_MKTGS_TRADESPEND085 - Trade spend dates should be within (&1) dates (&2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_MKTGS_TRADESPEND - Message for KPI functionality

• Message number: 085

• Message text: Trade spend dates should be within (&1) dates (&2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_MKTGS_TRADESPEND085 - Trade spend dates should be within (&1) dates (&2) ?

  The SAP error message CRM_MKTGS_TRADESPEND085 indicates that there is an issue with the trade spend dates specified in a marketing or trade promotion document. Specifically, the error states that the trade spend dates should fall within a defined range, which is indicated by the placeholders (&1) and (&2). 
  Cause:
  
  
  Date Range Violation: The trade spend dates you have entered do not fall within the allowed date range. This could happen if:
  
  The start date of the trade spend is earlier than the allowed start date.
  The end date of the trade spend is later than the allowed end date.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The date range might be defined in the system configuration, and the dates you are trying to use do not comply with these settings.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a simple mistake in the dates entered, such as a typo or incorrect format.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Date Entries: Review the trade spend dates you have entered. Ensure that:
  
  The start date is not before the allowed start date.
  The end date is not after the allowed end date.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration: If you have access to the configuration settings, check the allowed date range for trade spends. This can usually be found in the customizing settings for marketing or trade promotions.
  
  
  Adjust Dates: If the dates you entered are incorrect, adjust them to fall within the specified range.
  
  
  Seek Help from IT or SAP Support: If you are unsure about the allowed date range or if you believe the configuration is incorrect, consult your IT department or SAP support team for assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use specific transaction codes to access the marketing or trade promotion documents where the error occurred.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files related to trade promotions and marketing management for more detailed information on date settings and configurations.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view and modify the trade spend documents and their associated dates.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully enter the trade spend dates within the required range.