How To Fix REBDRO021 - Valid-from date &1 is not allowed to be before &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: REBDRO - Messages for Rental Objects

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Valid-from date &1 is not allowed to be before &2

What causes this issue?

The start date (&V1&) of the rental object is before &V2&.
&V2& is entered as the earliest possible start date. For rental spaces,
this can be, for example, the start date of the assignment to the
pooled space. The validity of the rental space, in this case, has to
fall within the assignment time period.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Change the start date.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message REBDRO021 - Valid-from date &1 is not allowed to be before &2 ?

  The SAP error message REBDRO021 indicates that there is an issue with the "Valid-from date" in a transaction or process related to the SAP Real Estate Management (RE) module. Specifically, the error states that the valid-from date you are trying to enter is earlier than a date that is not allowed, which is indicated by the second date (&2).
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Date Constraints: The valid-from date you are trying to set is before a defined minimum date in the system, which could be related to the start of a contract, a fiscal year, or other business rules.
  Data Consistency: The system may have rules that prevent certain dates from being set earlier than others to maintain data integrity.
  Configuration Settings: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that define valid date ranges for certain transactions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the REBDRO021 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Check the Valid-from Date: Ensure that the valid-from date you are entering is correct and is not earlier than the date specified in the error message.
  Review Related Dates: Look at the context of the transaction. For example, if you are entering a date for a lease or contract, check the start date of the contract or any other related dates that might impose restrictions.
  Consult Documentation: Review the SAP documentation or configuration settings related to the specific transaction you are working with to understand any date constraints.
  Adjust Dates: If necessary, adjust the valid-from date to a date that is allowed according to the business rules and system settings.
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide guidance based on your specific configuration and business processes.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may be using transaction codes related to Real Estate Management, such as RECN (Contract Management), REBD (Business Data), or others.
  Configuration Settings: Check the configuration settings in SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) under Real Estate Management to see if there are any specific rules set for valid-from dates.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If your organization has custom developments, check for any user exits or Business Add-Ins (BAdIs) that might affect date handling in the relevant transactions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.