How To Fix REBDBU031 - Date of reconstruction &1 not allowed to be before construction year &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: REBDBU - Buildings

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Date of reconstruction &1 not allowed to be before construction year &2

What causes this issue?

You entered a reconstruction date &V1& that is before the construction
date &V2&.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Correct your entry.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message REBDBU031 - Date of reconstruction &1 not allowed to be before construction year &2 ?

  The SAP error message REBDBU031 indicates that there is an issue with the date of reconstruction for a particular asset or object in the system. Specifically, the error states that the date of reconstruction you are trying to enter is before the construction year of the asset, which is not allowed.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You are trying to enter a reconstruction date that is earlier than the year in which the asset was constructed.
  The system has a validation rule that prevents entering dates that do not logically align with the asset's lifecycle.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Construction Year: Verify the construction year of the asset in question. You can do this by navigating to the asset master data in SAP.
  
  
  Adjust the Reconstruction Date: Ensure that the date you are trying to enter for the reconstruction is on or after the construction year. If the construction year is, for example, 2020, then the reconstruction date must be on or after January 1, 2020.
  
  
  Update Asset Master Data: If the construction year is incorrect, you may need to update the asset master data to reflect the correct construction year. This should be done with caution and typically requires appropriate authorization.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the correct dates or the implications of changing them, consult your organization's documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  Check for Customizations: If your organization has customizations in place, ensure that there are no additional validation rules that might be affecting the date entry.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like AS02 (Change Asset) to view and modify asset details.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this error or provide additional context.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to asset data.
  Training: If you frequently encounter issues with asset management in SAP, consider additional training or resources to better understand asset lifecycle management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the REBDBU031 error and successfully enter the appropriate reconstruction date for your asset.