How To Fix MD_SUBSTN010 - Valid From cannot be greater than Valid To

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MD_SUBSTN - Messages for Master Data Substitution

• Message number: 010

• Message text: Valid From cannot be greater than Valid To

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MD_SUBSTN010 - Valid From cannot be greater than Valid To ?

  The SAP error message MD_SUBSTN010 indicates that there is an issue with the validity dates in a substitution or planning scenario. Specifically, the error states that the "Valid From" date cannot be greater than the "Valid To" date. This typically occurs in the context of material management, production planning, or similar modules where date ranges are defined for certain records.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by an incorrect configuration of date ranges in the system. This can happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  Substitution Entries: When defining a substitution for materials, the "Valid From" date is set to a date that is later than the "Valid To" date.
  Planning Versions: In planning scenarios, if the validity dates for a planning version or a similar object are incorrectly set.
  Master Data: Issues in master data records where the validity periods are not correctly defined.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you need to ensure that the "Valid From" date is earlier than or equal to the "Valid To" date. Here are the steps to correct the issue:
  
  
  Check the Substitution Entry:
  
  Navigate to the transaction where the substitution is defined (e.g., transaction code MD61 for planning or MDS1 for substitution).
  Review the validity dates for the substitution entry.
  Correct the dates so that "Valid From" is less than or equal to "Valid To".
  
  
  
  Review Planning Versions:
  
  If the error is related to planning versions, go to the relevant transaction (e.g., MDVP for planning version management).
  Check the validity dates and adjust them accordingly.
  
  
  
  Master Data Review:
  
  If the error is related to master data, access the relevant master data transaction (e.g., MM01 for material master).
  Verify the validity dates and make necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the changes, test the process again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MD61, MDVP, MM01, MM02, etc., depending on where the error is occurring.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed information on managing substitutions and validity periods.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to the relevant records in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MD_SUBSTN010 error and ensure that your validity dates are correctly configured.