How To Fix RTCMMD186 - the "Valid From" date of node & is later than date of node &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RTCMMD - Article Hierarchy

• Message number: 186

• Message text: the "Valid From" date of node & is later than date of node &

What causes this issue?

The validity period of the referenced node must lie within the validity
period of the reference node.

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?

Select a reference node whose valid-from date is earlier than or equal
to the valid-from date of the referenced node.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RTCMMD186 - the "Valid From" date of node & is later than date of node & ?

  The SAP error message RTCMMD186 indicates that there is a date inconsistency in the master data of a material or a related object. Specifically, it means that the "Valid From" date of one node (or record) is later than the "Valid From" date of another node, which is not allowed. This typically occurs in the context of material master data, where different views or records have overlapping or conflicting validity periods.
  Cause:
  
  Date Overlap: The error arises when you try to create or modify a record in such a way that the validity periods of different records overlap incorrectly.
  Incorrect Data Entry: It may be due to manual data entry errors where the dates were not set correctly.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies in the date formats or values.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the material master data settings that allow for invalid date ranges.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Validity Dates: Review the validity dates of the nodes mentioned in the error message. Ensure that the "Valid From" date of the first node is earlier than or equal to the "Valid From" date of the second node.
  Correct the Dates: If you find that the dates are incorrect, update them to ensure that they follow the correct chronological order.
  Review Related Records: Check if there are other related records that might also have conflicting dates and correct them as necessary.
  Data Consistency Check: If you suspect that this issue is widespread, consider running a data consistency check or validation report to identify other potential inconsistencies in the master data.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on managing validity periods in the material master.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), or MM03 (Display Material) to access and modify the material master data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the material master data.
  Testing: After making changes, test the process again to ensure that the error is resolved and that the data behaves as expected.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RTCMMD186 error and ensure that your material master data is consistent and valid.