How To Fix FMMD_E013 - Expiry date &1 cannot be later than valid to date &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMMD_E - Funds Management Master Data

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Expiry date &1 cannot be later than valid to date &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMMD_E013 - Expiry date &1 cannot be later than valid to date &2 ?

  The SAP error message FMMD_E013 indicates that there is a problem with the date settings in a financial management or materials management context, specifically related to the expiry date of a material or item. The message states that the expiry date cannot be later than the valid-to date, which is a logical constraint in the system to ensure that the expiry date is always before or on the same day as the valid-to date.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The expiry date for a material or item has been entered incorrectly, making it later than the valid-to date.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies in the date fields.
  Configuration Errors: There may be issues in the configuration of the material master or related settings that enforce this date relationship.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Date Entries: Review the expiry date and valid-to date entries for the material or item in question. Ensure that the expiry date is set to a date that is on or before the valid-to date.
  Correct the Dates: If the expiry date is indeed later than the valid-to date, update the expiry date to a valid date that complies with the system's requirements.
  Data Validation: If this error arises during data migration, validate the data to ensure that all date fields are correctly populated according to the business rules.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or configuration guides related to the material master or financial management to ensure that all settings are correctly configured.
  Testing: After making changes, test the entry again to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like MM02 (Change Material) or MM03 (Display Material) to check and update material master data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the material master data.
  Consult with Functional Team: If you are unsure about the correct dates or the implications of changing them, consult with your SAP functional team or a business analyst.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FMMD_E013 error and ensure that your date entries are compliant with SAP's requirements.