How To Fix JBDVT132 - Variable transaction start date &1 is before the first value maintenance

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: JBDVT - Messages for Variable Transaction

• Message number: 132

• Message text: Variable transaction start date &1 is before the first value maintenance

What causes this issue?

Start date &V1& of the variable transaction is before validity date
&V2& of the first value maintenance. Therefore the value maintenance of
the transaction is not specified for the period from &V1& to &v2&.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Ensure that the start of the transaction is on or after the validity
date of the first value maintenance.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message JBDVT132 - Variable transaction start date &1 is before the first value maintenance ?

  The SAP error message JBDVT132 indicates that there is an issue with the variable transaction start date being set before the first value maintenance date for a particular variable in the SAP system. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Warehouse (BW) or SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) when dealing with planning or reporting variables.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  The transaction start date specified for a variable is earlier than the date for which values have been maintained in the system.
  The variable is expected to have values or data available starting from a certain date, and the specified start date does not align with this.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Variable Settings:
  
  Go to the variable maintenance screen in SAP BW/BPC.
  Verify the settings for the variable in question, particularly the start date and the first value maintenance date.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Transaction Start Date:
  
  If the transaction start date is indeed set incorrectly, adjust it to a date that is on or after the first value maintenance date.
  
  
  
  Maintain Values for the Variable:
  
  If necessary, maintain values for the variable starting from the desired date. This can be done through the appropriate data maintenance transaction or by loading data into the InfoProvider.
  
  
  
  Review Data Sources:
  
  Ensure that the data sources feeding into the variable are correctly configured and that they contain data for the specified date range.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to the specific variable and its configuration to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the variable again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) or RSD1 (InfoObject Maintenance) to access and modify variable settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to variable settings and data maintenance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the JBDVT132 error and ensure that your variable transactions are functioning correctly.