How To Fix RTCMMD139 - Valid To date is greater than "Valid To" date of parent node &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RTCMMD - Article Hierarchy

• Message number: 139

• Message text: Valid To date is greater than "Valid To" 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 RTCMMD139 - Valid To date is greater than "Valid To" date of parent node & ?

  The SAP error message RTCMMD139 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the "Valid To" date of a child node and the "Valid To" date of its parent node in a hierarchical structure, such as a material master or a similar data structure. This error typically arises in scenarios where data is being maintained or updated, and the validity periods of related records are not aligned correctly.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The "Valid To" date of a child record (e.g., a specific material or variant) is set to a date that is later than the "Valid To" date of its parent record (e.g., the main material or category).
  This inconsistency violates the hierarchical relationship, as child records should not have a validity period that extends beyond that of their parent.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Validity Dates:
  
  Review the "Valid To" dates of both the parent and child records. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction in SAP (e.g., MM02 for material master).
  
  
  
  Adjust the Dates:
  
  If the child record's "Valid To" date is indeed greater than the parent's, you will need to adjust the child's "Valid To" date to be less than or equal to the parent's "Valid To" date.
  Alternatively, if the parent record's "Valid To" date is incorrect, you may need to update it to reflect the correct validity period.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, save the changes and check if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  It may be beneficial to run a consistency check on the data to ensure that there are no other related discrepancies in the hierarchy.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to material master data include MM01 (Create), MM02 (Change), and MM03 (Display).
  Data Hierarchy: Understanding the hierarchical structure of your data is crucial. Ensure that all related records are aligned in terms of their validity periods.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on managing validity periods and hierarchical data structures.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.