How To Fix RFM_MM_PUR_PC013 - Validity Start date can't be before &1

RFM_MM_PUR_PC013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RFM_MM_PUR_PC -

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Validity Start date can't be before &1

What causes this issue?

You have entered a validity start date which is before the validity
start date of the referenced contract.

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?

Enter a validity start date which is on or after the validity start date
of the referenced contract.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

RFM_MM_PUR_PC013 - Details

• The SAP error message RFM_MM_PUR_PC013, which states "Validity Start date can't be before &1," typically occurs in the context of purchasing documents, such as purchase orders or contracts, when the validity start date of a condition record (like pricing or discounts) is set to a date that is earlier than the specified reference date (&1).
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The validity start date for a pricing condition or contract is set to a date that is earlier than the allowed date, which could be the current date or another relevant date in the system.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict the validity dates for certain conditions or contracts.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies in the date formats or values.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Validity Dates: Review the validity start date you are trying to enter. Ensure that it is not