How To Fix PMRP014 - Valid-from date &1 must be earlier than valid-to date &2

PMRP014 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PMRP - Messages for pMRP

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Valid-from date &1 must be earlier than valid-to date &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PMRP014 - Valid-from date &1 must be earlier than valid-to date &2 ?

  The SAP error message PMRP014 indicates that there is an issue with the validity dates in a planning or master data context, typically related to a material or resource in the SAP system. The message states that the "valid-from date" must be earlier than the "valid-to date." This error often occurs in scenarios involving planning data, such as in the context of production planning, material requirements planning, or maintenance planning.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the system detects that the "valid-from" date (the date from which the data is applicable) is set to a date that is equal to or later than the "valid-to" date (the date until which the data is applicable). This creates a logical inconsistency, as a validity period cannot start after it ends.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to check and correct the validity dates in the relevant master data or planning data. Here are the steps