How To Fix /PLMI/GSS_B2B012 - BOM item &1 valid-from date &2 is before BOM header &3 valid-from date &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/GSS_B2B -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: BOM item &1 valid-from date &2 is before BOM header &3 valid-from date &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/GSS_B2B012 - BOM item &1 valid-from date &2 is before BOM header &3 valid-from date &4 ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/GSS_B2B012 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the valid-from dates of a Bill of Materials (BOM) item and the BOM header. Specifically, the valid-from date of the BOM item is earlier than the valid-from date of the BOM header. This can lead to issues in the system as it violates the expected chronological order of the BOM data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Date Mismatch: The BOM item has a valid-from date that is set before the valid-from date of the BOM header. This can happen due to incorrect data entry or updates made to the BOM item or header.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system or if there were bulk updates, it’s possible that the dates were not aligned correctly.
  Manual Changes: Users may have manually changed the valid-from dates without ensuring that the BOM item dates are consistent with the BOM header.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check BOM Header and Item Dates:
  
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