How To Fix RTCMMD138 - Valid From date is earlier than "Valid From" date of parent node &

RTCMMD138 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RTCMMD - Article Hierarchy

• Message number: 138

• Message text: Valid From date is earlier than "Valid From" date of parent node &

What causes this issue?

The validity period of the assignment you want to change has to lie
within the validity period of the parent node assignment.

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RTCMMD138 - Valid From date is earlier than "Valid From" date of parent node & ?

  The SAP error message RTCMMD138 indicates that there is a conflict with the "Valid From" date of a node in a hierarchy, specifically that the "Valid From" date of the child node is earlier than that of its parent node. This typically occurs in the context of master data management, such as when dealing with material master records, business partners, or other hierarchical data structures.
  
  Cause:
  
  Date Conflict: The child node's "Valid From" date is set to a date that is earlier than the "Valid From" date of its parent node. This creates a logical inconsistency because the child cannot be valid before the parent.
  Data Entry Error: This error often arises from manual data entry mistakes where the dates are not aligned correctly.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, the dates may not have been properly adjusted to reflect the hierarchy.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Dates: Review the "Valid From" dates of