How To Fix MMPUR_REQ_COMMON121 - Validity end date must be equal to or greater than validity start date

MMPUR_REQ_COMMON121 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MMPUR_REQ_COMMON - Requisition common messages

• Message number: 121

• Message text: Validity end date must be equal to or greater than validity start date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MMPUR_REQ_COMMON121 - Validity end date must be equal to or greater than validity start date ?

  The SAP error message MMPUR_REQ_COMMON121 indicates that there is an issue with the validity dates in a purchasing document, such as a purchase requisition or a contract. Specifically, the error states that the validity end date must be equal to or greater than the validity start date. This means that the system has detected that the end date you have entered is earlier than the start date, which is not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The most common cause of this error is that the user has mistakenly entered an end date that is earlier than the start date.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies in the date formats or values.
  System Configuration: In some cases, the configuration settings in SAP may enforce strict date validation rules that are not being adhered to.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Dates: Review the validity start and