How To Fix IR215 - Validity end date must not lie in the future

IR215 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IR - PM: IMRC - Measurement Readings and Counters

• Message number: 215

• Message text: Validity end date must not lie in the future

What causes this issue?

You want to enter a validity end date for a measurement reading
transfer dependency that lies in the future.

System Response

This is not allowed. The measurement reading transfer dependency is
ended automatically by the system when the underlying object assignment
is canceled. For example, when a piece of equipment is dismantled.
An exception to this is the date &V1& &V2&: This is the latest date
that can be represented in the system, and indicates the current
transfer dependencies.

How to fix this error?

Enter a date in the past for the validity end date or cancel the
transaction.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IR215 - Validity end date must not lie in the future ?

  The SAP error message IR215, which states "Validity end date must not lie in the future," typically occurs in the context of managing master data, such as in the creation or modification of records related to materials, vendors, or other entities where validity periods are defined.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to set a validity end date that is later than the current date. In SAP, validity periods are often used to define the time frame during which certain data is applicable. If the end date is set to a future date, it may conflict with the system's rules or logic regarding data validity.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Check the Validity Dates: Review the validity start and end dates you are trying to enter. Ensure that the end date is not set to a future date if the system does not allow it.
  
  
  Adjust the Dates: If the end date is