How To Fix RTCMMD170 - You cannot move the "Valid To" date forwards, as it is a required entry


RTCMMD170 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: RTCMMD - Article Hierarchy

  • Message number: 170

  • Message text: You cannot move the "Valid To" date forwards, as it is a required entry

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  • What causes this issue?

    You can bring forward the validity of a main assignment if one of the
    following conditions is met:
    Multiple assignment of materials is activated
    The assignment of a material to a node in the article hierarchy is
    obligatory

    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 RTCMMD170 - You cannot move the "Valid To" date forwards, as it is a required entry ?
    The SAP error message RTCMMD170 indicates that there is an issue with the "Valid To" date in a particular transaction or process, typically related to master data management, such as material master records or vendor master records. This error occurs when you attempt to change the "Valid To" date to a date that is later than the current date or the existing "Valid To" date, which is not allowed because it is a required entry.
    
    Cause: Date Constraints: The system has constraints that prevent the "Valid To" date from being moved forward. This is often due to business rules or configurations that require the "Valid To" date to remain static or only be adjusted under certain conditions. Data Integrity: The system is designed to maintain data integrity, ensuring that historical data remains consistent and that future dates are not incorrectly assigned. Required Entry: The "Valid To" date is a required field, and moving it

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