How To Fix /PM0/ABQ_MIG_MSG087 - Effective date for distribution plan &1 is not later than previous date

/PM0/ABQ_MIG_MSG087 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABQ_MIG_MSG -

• Message number: 087

• Message text: Effective date for distribution plan &1 is not later than previous date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/ABQ_MIG_MSG087 - Effective date for distribution plan &1 is not later than previous date ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ABQ_MIG_MSG087 indicates that there is an issue with the effective date of a distribution plan in the system. Specifically, the error states that the effective date for the distribution plan is not later than the previous date, which means that the system is expecting a chronological order of effective dates for the distribution plans.
  
  Cause:
  
  Date Overlap: The effective date you are trying to set for the distribution plan is either the same as or earlier than the effective date of an existing distribution plan.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a mistake in entering the effective date, leading to a conflict with existing records.
  
  Configuration Issues: There could be issues with the configuration of the distribution planning module that are causing this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Distribution Plans: Review the existing distribution plans to identify their effective dates. Ensure that the new effective date you are trying to set is