How To Fix RTCMMD172 - First adjust the "Valid To" date of the parent assignments

RTCMMD172 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RTCMMD - Article Hierarchy

• Message number: 172

• Message text: First adjust the "Valid To" date of the parent assignments

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RTCMMD172 - First adjust the "Valid To" date of the parent assignments ?

  The SAP error message RTCMMD172 typically occurs in the context of managing master data, particularly when dealing with the assignment of objects in a hierarchical structure, such as in the case of material master data or other related entities. This error indicates that there is an issue with the "Valid To" date of a parent assignment, which needs to be adjusted before proceeding with the current operation.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to create or modify a child assignment in a hierarchy, but the "Valid To" date of the parent assignment is set to a date that is earlier than the "Valid From" date of the child assignment. This creates a conflict because the child assignment cannot be valid if its parent assignment is already expired.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to adjust the "Valid To" date of the parent assignment. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Identify the Parent