How To Fix MM_PUR_SRCGPROJ145 - Item &1 performance start date must not be in the past.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM_PUR_SRCGPROJ - Message class of MM PUR Sourcing Project

• Message number: 145

• Message text: Item &1 performance start date must not be in the past.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM_PUR_SRCGPROJ145 - Item &1 performance start date must not be in the past. ?

  The SAP error message MM_PUR_SRCGPROJ145 indicates that the performance start date for a specific item (denoted as &1) in a purchasing or sourcing project is set to a date that is in the past. This error typically arises when trying to create or modify a sourcing project or contract in SAP, and the system enforces a rule that the performance start date must be a current or future date.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The user may have mistakenly entered a past date for the performance start date.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, the performance start dates may not have been updated correctly.
  System Configuration: There may be specific configurations or validations in place that enforce this rule.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Update the Performance Start Date:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction or screen where the sourcing project or item is being created or modified.
  Locate the field for the performance start date and change it to a current or future date.
  Save the changes and try to proceed with the transaction again.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  If the error occurs during data migration or batch processing, review the data for any inconsistencies or incorrect entries.
  Correct any past dates in the dataset before reprocessing.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to the specific module you are working with (e.g., MM - Materials Management, SRM - Supplier Relationship Management) for any additional rules or configurations that may apply.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  Ensure that users are trained on the importance of entering correct dates and the implications of past dates in sourcing projects.
  
  
  
  System Configuration Review:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team to review any custom validations or settings that may be enforcing this rule.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may be using transaction codes like ME21N (Create Purchase Order), ME31K (Create Contract), or similar.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for additional insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MM_PUR_SRCGPROJ145 error and proceed with your SAP transactions successfully.