How To Fix MM_PUR_RFQ051 - Enter a validity end date that is after the quotation deadline.

MM_PUR_RFQ051 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM_PUR_RFQ - Message class of MM PUR RFQ

• Message number: 051

• Message text: Enter a validity end date that is after the quotation deadline.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM_PUR_RFQ051 - Enter a validity end date that is after the quotation deadline. ?

  The SAP error message MM_PUR_RFQ051 indicates that there is an issue with the validity end date of a quotation in relation to the quotation deadline. Specifically, this error occurs when the validity end date of a quotation is set to a date that is earlier than or the same as the quotation deadline, which is not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following conditions:
  
  The validity end date of the quotation is not set correctly.
  The validity end date is equal to or earlier than the quotation deadline, which violates the business rules set in the SAP system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the validity end date of the quotation is set to a date that is after the quotation deadline. Here are the steps to correct the issue:
  
  
  Access the Quotation: Go to the transaction where you are creating or editing the quotation (e.g., ME47 for changing a quotation).
  
  
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