How To Fix RDM_OPT_INBOUND062 - Sales period begins in the past

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RDM_OPT_INBOUND - Import Framework Message Class

• Message number: 062

• Message text: Sales period begins in the past

What causes this issue?

The sales period of the promotion to be imported begins in the past.

System Response

The promotion is not imported.

How to fix this error?

Change the sales period of the promotion so that it does not begin in
the past.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RDM_OPT_INBOUND062 - Sales period begins in the past ?

  The SAP error message RDM_OPT_INBOUND062, which states "Sales period begins in the past," typically occurs when you attempt to process a sales order or related transaction for a sales period that has already started or ended. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when trying to create or modify sales orders, deliveries, or billing documents.
  
  Cause:
  
  Sales Period Configuration: The sales period defined in the system may have a start date that is set in the past, which means that the system does not allow transactions to be processed for that period.
  Date Settings: The system date or the date settings in the transaction may not align with the defined sales periods.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the material or customer may have incorrect or outdated sales period information.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Sales Period Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for sales periods in your SAP system (usually found in the customizing settings under Sales