How To Fix RSDMD188 - &1 : Data record &2 ('&3') : Invalid "to" date '&4'

RSDMD188 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDMD - Messages for master data

• Message number: 188

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

What causes this issue?

The data record &2& with the key '&3&' for characteristic &1& has the
invalid to-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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDMD188 - &1 : Data record &2 ('&3') : Invalid "to" date '&4' ?

  The SAP error message RSDMD188 indicates that there is an issue with a data record in your data model, specifically related to an invalid "to" date. This error typically occurs in the context of data extraction or data loading processes, particularly when dealing with time-dependent data in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or similar systems.
  
  Cause:
  The error message can be triggered by several factors:
  
  Invalid Date Format: The "to" date provided in the data record may not be in the correct format or may not conform to the expected date range.
  Date Logic Issues: The "to" date might be earlier than the "from" date, which is logically incorrect.
  Data Consistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data being loaded, such as overlapping date ranges for the same key figures or characteristics.
  Master Data Issues: The master data associated with the key figures may not be correctly maintained, leading to invalid date entries.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSDMD188 error,