Message type: E = Error
Message class: RTCMMD - Article Hierarchy
Message number: 317
Message text: Valid from date is later than "Valid to" date of higher-level node &
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RTCMMD317
- Valid from date is later than "Valid to" date of higher-level node & ?The SAP error message RTCMMD317 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 a lower-level node (such as a specific material or component) is set to a date that is later than the "Valid to" date of its higher-level node (such as a material group or a parent material). This creates a logical inconsistency in the data structure.
Cause: Date Configuration Error: The "Valid from" date for the lower-level node is incorrectly set to a date that is after the "Valid to" date of the higher-level node. Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system or updated in bulk, it may have introduced inconsistencies in the date fields. Manual Entry Errors: Users may have manually entered dates incorrectly during the creation or modification of master data.
Solution: To resolve this error, you need to ensure
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