How To Fix MAFWKF440 - Today's date is used as the valid-from date

MAFWKF440 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MAFWKF - Analyzer Framework: Messages for Key Figures

• Message number: 440

• Message text: Today's date is used as the valid-from date

What causes this issue?

In the initial screen, you did not specify the <ZK>Valid From</> date.
In this case, the system takes today's date as the default value.
If you do not want the system to use today's date, then specify
the date required in the initial screen.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

MAFWKF440 - Details

• The SAP error message MAFWKF440 indicates that the system is using today's date as the valid-from date for a certain transaction or process, which may not be appropriate for the context in which you're working. This error typically arises in scenarios involving master data changes, such as when creating or updating records in materials management, sales and distribution, or other modules where validity periods are important.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Date Configuration: The system is set to use the current date as the valid-from date, which may not align with the business rules or requirements for the specific transaction.
  Missing or Incorrect Data: The transaction may be missing a valid-from date that is required for the operation, leading the system to default to today's date.
  Business Logic Constraints: The business process may require a specific valid-from date that is not being met, causing the system to throw this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Validity Dates: Review the transaction or master