How To Fix MW250 - Validity date cannot be in past

MW250 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MW - Messages IS-R / Allocation Tables

• Message number: 250

• Message text: Validity date cannot be in past

What causes this issue?

The validity date is before the current date.

System Response

The validity date must be on or after today's date.

How to fix this error?

Enter a new date.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MW250 - Validity date cannot be in past ?

  The SAP error message MW250: Validity date cannot be in past typically occurs when you are trying to enter or save a record (such as a pricing condition, material master, or other data) that includes a validity date that is set to a date earlier than the current date. This is a common validation check in SAP to ensure that data entries are relevant and applicable to the current or future context.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The validity date you are trying to enter is set to a date that has already passed.
  System Date: The system date on the SAP server may be set incorrectly, leading to confusion about what constitutes a "past" date.
  Data Migration or Upload Issues: If you are uploading data in bulk (e.g., through LSMW or BAPIs), the data being uploaded may contain past dates.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Validity Date: Review the date you are trying to enter and ensure it