How To Fix /DSD/PR_MSG027 - Valid-from date higher than valid-to date.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /DSD/PR_MSG -

• Message number: 027

• Message text: Valid-from date higher than valid-to date.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /DSD/PR_MSG027 - Valid-from date higher than valid-to date. ?

  The SAP error message /DSD/PR_MSG027 Valid-from date higher than valid-to date typically occurs in the context of managing pricing or promotional data in SAP, particularly within the SAP Direct Store Delivery (DSD) module. This error indicates that the "valid-from" date for a pricing condition or promotion is set to a date that is later than the "valid-to" date, which is logically incorrect.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The most common cause is that the user has mistakenly entered the "valid-from" date as a later date than the "valid-to" date.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system or imported in bulk, there may be inconsistencies in the date entries.
  Manual Errors: Users may inadvertently input the dates in the wrong order or format.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Date Entries: Review the entries for the pricing condition or promotion in question. 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 the "valid-from" date to a date that is earlier than the "valid-to" date.
  Validation: After making corrections, validate the entries to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  Data Consistency Check: If the error arises from a bulk data import, perform a consistency check on the data to identify and correct any other similar issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like VK11 (Create Condition) or VK12 (Change Condition) to manage pricing conditions.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for the DSD module for more details on managing pricing and promotions.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on how to correctly enter and manage date fields to prevent this error in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and prevent it from occurring again.