How To Fix MM_PUR_QTA_ARR003 - Enter a date that is after the valid to date of the preceding quota &

MM_PUR_QTA_ARR003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM_PUR_QTA_ARR - Quota Arrangement

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Enter a date that is after the valid to date of the preceding quota &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM_PUR_QTA_ARR003 - Enter a date that is after the valid to date of the preceding quota & ?

  The SAP error message MM_PUR_QTA_ARR003 indicates that there is an issue with the quota arrangement in the materials management module, specifically related to the validity dates of quota arrangements. This error occurs when you attempt to enter a date that is after the "valid to" date of the preceding quota arrangement.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  You are trying to create or modify a quota arrangement, and the date you are entering (the "valid from" date of the new quota) is later than the "valid to" date of the existing quota arrangement.
  This situation violates the logical sequence of quota arrangements, as they need to be continuous without any gaps in validity.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Quota Arrangements:
  
  Go to the quota arrangement in question and review the existing entries.
  Identify the "valid to" date of the preceding quota arrangement.
  
  
  
  Adjust Dates:
  
  Ensure that the "valid from" date of the new