How To Fix RSDMD187 - &1 : Data record &2 ('&3') : Invalid "from" date '&4'

RSDMD187 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDMD - Messages for master data

• Message number: 187

• Message text: &1 : Data record &2 ('&3') : Invalid "from" date '&4'

What causes this issue?

The data record &2& with the key '&3&' for characteristic &1& has the
invalid from-date '&4&'.

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?

If this message appears during a data load, maintain the attribute in
the PSA maintenance screens. If this message appears in the master data
maintenance screens, leave the transaction and call it again. This
allows you to maintain your master data.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

RSDMD187 - Details

• The SAP error message RSDMD187 indicates that there is an issue with a data record in the context of a data model or InfoObject. Specifically, the error message states that there is an invalid "from" date for a particular data record. Here’s a breakdown of the components of the error message:
  
  
  
  Cause: The error typically arises when the "from" date specified for a data record is either in the wrong format, is outside the acceptable range, or is not valid according to the business rules defined in the system. This could happen if:
  
  The date is not in the correct format (e.g., YYYYMMDD).
  The date is earlier than the allowed start date for the data record.
  The date is later than the allowed end date for the data record.
  There is a mismatch between the date and the data validity period defined in the InfoObject.
  
  
  
  
  Solution: To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
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