How To Fix /SAPAPO/SRC899 - Valid-to date (&2) lies before valid-from date (&1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SRC -

• Message number: 899

• Message text: Valid-to date (&2) lies before valid-from date (&1)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SRC899 - Valid-to date (&2) lies before valid-from date (&1) ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SRC899 Valid-to date (&2) lies before valid-from date (&1) typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an inconsistency in the date settings for a particular planning object, such as a product or a location. This error indicates that the "Valid-to" date is set earlier than the "Valid-from" date, which is logically incorrect.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The most common cause is that the user has entered the "Valid-to" date incorrectly, making it earlier than the "Valid-from" date.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system or if there have been bulk uploads, it is possible that the dates were not set correctly.
  Manual Adjustments: Manual changes to the planning object might have led to this inconsistency.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Date Entries: Review the entries for the planning object in question. Ensure that the "Valid-from" date is earlier than the "Valid-to" date.
  Correct the Dates: If you find that the dates are incorrect, update the "Valid-to" date to a date that is later than the "Valid-from" date.
  Data Validation: If this error arises from a data migration or upload, validate the data before uploading it to ensure that all date entries are correct.
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the correct dates to use, consult the relevant documentation or guidelines for the specific planning object you are working with.
  Use Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/SDP94 (for planning book) or /SAPAPO/MC62 (for master data) to check and correct the dates.
  
  Related Information:
  
  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 object.
  Testing: After making changes, test the planning object to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on date management in APO.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your planning data is consistent and accurate.