How To Fix /MVA/AMC_BM_MSG860 - Main due date cannot be before the effective date

/MVA/AMC_BM_MSG860 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /MVA/AMC_BM_MSG -

• Message number: 860

• Message text: Main due date cannot be before the effective date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /MVA/AMC_BM_MSG860 - Main due date cannot be before the effective date ?

  The SAP error message /MVA/AMC_BM_MSG860 indicates that there is an issue with the main due date being set before the effective date in the system. This error typically arises in the context of managing business processes related to materials management, logistics, or financial transactions where due dates and effective dates are critical for proper processing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Date Configuration: The main due date has been incorrectly configured to be earlier than the effective date. This can happen due to manual entry errors or incorrect data migration.
  Business Logic: The system enforces a business rule that the main due date must always be on or after the effective date to ensure logical consistency in processing.
  Data Entry: Users may have entered the dates incorrectly during transaction processing or data maintenance.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Dates: Review the main due date and effective date in the relevant transaction or master data record. Ensure that the main due date is set to