How To Fix /SAPCE/IUUA_MES074 - Date Valid from &1 cannot be after date Valid to &2.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPCE/IUUA_MES -

• Message number: 074

• Message text: Date Valid from &1 cannot be after date Valid to &2.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPCE/IUUA_MES074 - Date Valid from &1 cannot be after date Valid to &2. ?

  The SAP error message /SAPCE/IUUA_MES074 indicates that there is a date validation issue in your SAP system. Specifically, the error states that the "Date Valid from" (&1) cannot be after the "Date Valid to" (&2). This typically occurs in scenarios where date ranges are defined for certain records, such as master data, pricing conditions, or validity periods for various objects.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The most common cause is that the user has entered a "Valid from" date that is later than the "Valid to" date. This can happen due to manual data entry errors.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies in the date fields.
  Configuration Errors: In some cases, the configuration settings for validity periods may not be set up correctly, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Date Entries: Review the entries for the "Valid from" and "Valid to" dates. Ensure that the "Valid from" date is earlier than or equal to the "Valid to" date.
  Correct the Data: If you find that the dates are incorrect, update the records to reflect the correct date range.
  Data Validation: Implement validation checks in your data entry processes to prevent this error from occurring in the future.
  Review Migration Processes: If this error arose after a data migration, review the migration scripts or processes to ensure that date fields are being populated correctly.
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the correct date ranges for specific records, consult the relevant SAP documentation or your organization's data governance policies.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on where the error occurs, you may need to use specific transaction codes to access the relevant data (e.g., MM01 for material master, VK11 for pricing conditions).
  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 records in question.
  Testing: After making corrections, test the changes in a development or quality assurance environment before applying them to production.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and prevent it from occurring in the future.