How To Fix /SAPAPO/OO_TR428 - Incorrect validity ("validity from" is greater than "validity to")

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/OO_TR -

• Message number: 428

• Message text: Incorrect validity ("validity from" is greater than "validity to")

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/OO_TR428 - Incorrect validity ("validity from" is greater than "validity to") ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/OO_TR428 indicates that there is an issue with the validity dates in the context of a planning object in SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). Specifically, the error states that the "validity from" date is greater than the "validity to" date, which is logically incorrect.
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when:
  
  Data Entry Error: During the creation or modification of a planning object (like a product, location, or resource), the user has entered the "validity from" date as later than the "validity to" date.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system or if there have been bulk uploads, incorrect date ranges may have been introduced.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the planning object that lead to incorrect date settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Validity Dates:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction in SAP APO where the planning object is defined (e.g., /SAPAPO/LOC3 for locations, /SAPAPO/PROD for products).
  Verify the "validity from" and "validity to" dates for the object in question.
  Ensure that the "validity from" date is earlier than or equal to the "validity to" date.
  
  
  
  Correct the Dates:
  
  If you find that the dates are incorrect, update them to reflect the correct range. Make sure that the "validity from" date is set to a date that is earlier than the "validity to" date.
  
  
  
  Review Data Migration:
  
  If the error arose after a data migration, review the migration scripts or processes to ensure that they correctly set the validity dates.
  
  
  
  Check for Overlapping Validity Periods:
  
  Ensure that there are no overlapping validity periods for the same planning object, as this can also lead to confusion and errors.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct validity dates, consult the relevant documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP APO for managing planning objects, such as /SAPAPO/LOC3 for locations, /SAPAPO/PROD for products, and /SAPAPO/RES3 for resources.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the planning objects.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the validity dates for your planning objects are correctly set.