How To Fix RMSA_VRS012 - Enter a 'Valid from' date

RMSA_VRS012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RMSA_VRS - RMS: Versioning

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Enter a 'Valid from' date

What causes this issue?

A versioning data record can only be updated if a valid-from date
exists.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

RMSA_VRS012 - Details

• The SAP error message RMSA_VRS012, which states "Enter a 'Valid from' date," typically occurs in the context of managing data related to the SAP Retail Management System (RMS) or similar modules where date validity is crucial for maintaining records.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when a user attempts to create or modify a record (such as a price, promotion, or other time-sensitive data) without specifying a "Valid from" date. The "Valid from" date is essential because it indicates the start date from which the record is applicable. Without this date, the system cannot determine when the record should take effect, leading to the error message.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Field: Locate the "Valid from" date field in the transaction or screen where the error occurred.
  
  
  Enter a Valid Date: Input a valid date in the "Valid from" field. Ensure that the date is in the correct format as required by