How To Fix POFO066 - To-date must be initial (please check data)

POFO066 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: POFO - Portfolio Management

• Message number: 066

• Message text: To-date must be initial (please check data)

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POFO066 - Details

• The SAP error message POFO066 ("To-date must be initial (please check data)") typically occurs in the context of managing purchase orders or other related documents in SAP. This error indicates that the "To-date" field, which is expected to be empty or uninitialized, has been filled with a value when it should not be.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Data Entry: The user may have inadvertently entered a value in the "To-date" field when creating or modifying a purchase order or related document.
  System Configuration: There may be a configuration issue in the system that is causing the "To-date" field to be populated incorrectly.
  Business Logic: The business process being followed may not align with the expected data entry rules defined in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the "To-date" Field: Go to the transaction where the error occurred and check the "To-date" field. Ensure that it is empty or set to the correct value as per your business requirements.
  Clear the Field: