How To Fix IS071 - 'Valid-from' date is in the future

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IS - Equipment management

• Message number: 071

• Message text: 'Valid-from' date is in the future

What causes this issue?

The validity date that you have entered is in the future.

System Response

The date is not allowed.

How to fix this error?

Enter the current date or a date in the past.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IS071 - 'Valid-from' date is in the future ?

  The SAP error message IS071, which states "'Valid-from' date is in the future," typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a record (such as a pricing condition, master data, or other time-dependent data) with a validity date that is set to a future date. This can happen in various modules, including Sales and Distribution (SD), Material Management (MM), and others.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the system does not allow the entry of a validity date that is beyond the current date. This is a safeguard to ensure that data is only valid for the present or past, preventing inconsistencies in transactions and reporting.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Date: Verify the 'Valid-from' date you are trying to enter. Ensure that it is not set to a future date. If it is, change it to the current date or a