How To Fix /SAPAPO/DMRES173 - Validity date for new definition invalid

/SAPAPO/DMRES173 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/DMRES -

• Message number: 173

• Message text: Validity date for new definition invalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/DMRES173 - Validity date for new definition invalid ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/DMRES173 Validity date for new definition invalid typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when you are trying to create or modify a resource definition, and the validity dates you have specified are not valid according to the system's rules or the existing data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Date Range: The validity start date may be set after the end date, or the dates may not align with existing definitions.
  Overlapping Validity Periods: The new definition's validity period may overlap with an existing definition, which is not allowed.
  Incorrect Date Format: The date format may not be recognized by the system, leading to an invalid date error.
  System Settings: There may be specific settings or configurations in the system that restrict the validity dates for resource definitions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Date Entries: Ensure that the validity start date is earlier than the end date. Correct any discrepancies.
  Review Existing Definitions: Look for