How To Fix FICO1150 - Valid-from date is before date of use - release not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FICO1 -

• Message number: 150

• Message text: Valid-from date is before date of use - release not possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FICO1150 - Valid-from date is before date of use - release not possible ?

  The SAP error message FICO1150, which states "Valid-from date is before date of use - release not possible," typically occurs in the context of financial accounting and controlling (FICO) when there is an attempt to release a document or transaction that has a validity date that is earlier than the date of the transaction being processed.
  Cause:
  
  Date Mismatch: The most common cause of this error is that the "valid-from" date set for a particular financial document (like a cost center, internal order, or other master data) is earlier than the date on which you are trying to use or release that document.
  Master Data Configuration: The master data (like cost centers, profit centers, etc.) may have been configured with a validity period that does not align with the transaction date.
  Document Date: The document date or posting date of the transaction you are trying to process is later than the valid-from date of the associated master data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Validity Dates: Review the validity dates of the master data associated with the transaction. Ensure that the "valid-from" date is set correctly and is not earlier than the date of the transaction you are trying to release.
  
  You can do this by navigating to the relevant master data in SAP (e.g., transaction codes like KS01 for cost centers, KO01 for internal orders, etc.) and checking the validity dates.
  
  
  
  Adjust Dates: If the valid-from date is incorrect, you may need to adjust it to a date that is earlier than or equal to the transaction date.
  
  If you need to change the valid-from date, ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to do so and that it complies with your organization's policies.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Dates: If the transaction date is incorrect, consider adjusting the transaction date to a date that falls within the valid range of the master data.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the changes, consult your SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for checking and updating master data, such as:
  
  KS02 (Change Cost Center)
  KO02 (Change Internal Order)
  KSB1 (Cost Centers: Actual Line Items)
  
  
  
  Authorization: Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to master data in SAP.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, test the transaction again to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  Documentation: Keep a record of any changes made for future reference and compliance purposes.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FICO1150 error and successfully release your transaction.