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


RTCMMD139 - Overview

  • 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 &

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  • 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.

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