Message type: E = Error
Message class: FMMD_E - Funds Management Master Data
Message number: 008
Message text: Expiry date cannot be earlier than the valid from date
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FMMD_E008
- Expiry date cannot be earlier than the valid from date ?The SAP error message FMMD_E008 indicates that there is an issue with the validity dates of a certain object, typically related to master data or financial management. Specifically, the error states that the "expiry date cannot be earlier than the valid from date." This means that the system has detected a situation where the expiry date you are trying to enter is set before the valid from date, which is logically incorrect.
Cause: Incorrect Date Entry: The most common cause is that the user has mistakenly entered the expiry date before the valid from date. Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies in the date fields. System Configuration: There may be specific configurations or validations in place that enforce this rule, and the data being entered does not comply.
Solution: Check Dates: Review the dates you are entering. Ensure that the expiry date is set to a date
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