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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 quota arrangement is set to a date that is on or before the "valid to" date of the preceding quota arrangement.
  If necessary, adjust the "valid to" date of the preceding quota arrangement to accommodate the new entry.
  
  
  
  Create New Quota Arrangement:
  
  If you need to create a new quota arrangement, ensure that it logically follows the existing arrangements without any gaps in the validity period.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to quota arrangements for additional guidance on managing validity dates.
  
  
  
  Check for Overlaps:
  
  Ensure that there are no overlapping validity periods for different quota arrangements, as this can also lead to errors.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Quota Arrangement: A quota arrangement in SAP is used to manage the allocation of suppliers for a material over a specific period. It helps in determining how much of a material should be procured from which supplier.
  Validity Dates: Each quota arrangement has a "valid from" and "valid to" date, which defines the period during which the arrangement is active.
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like MEQ1 (Create Quota Arrangement) and MEQ2 (Change Quota Arrangement) to manage quota arrangements in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MM_PUR_QTA_ARR003 error and successfully manage your quota arrangements in SAP.