How To Fix /SAPSLL/CORE_CLSMD025 - Commodity Code &1: The Valid-From date is later than the Valid-To date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPSLL/CORE_CLSMD -

• Message number: 025

• Message text: Commodity Code &1: The Valid-From date is later than the Valid-To date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPSLL/CORE_CLSMD025 - Commodity Code &1: The Valid-From date is later than the Valid-To date ?

  The SAP error message /SAPSLL/CORE_CLSMD025 indicates that there is an issue with the validity dates of a commodity code in the SAP system. Specifically, the error states that the "Valid-From" date is later than the "Valid-To" date, which is logically incorrect. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The most common cause of this error is that during the creation or modification of a commodity code, the user has mistakenly entered the "Valid-From" date as being later than the "Valid-To" date.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system or imported in bulk, there may have been errors in the date formats or values.
  System Configuration Errors: There could be issues in the configuration of the commodity code settings that lead to incorrect date assignments.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Dates: 
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction in SAP where the commodity code is maintained (e.g., transaction code /SAPSLL/CLSM for commodity codes).
  Verify the "Valid-From" and "Valid-To" dates for the commodity code in question.
  Ensure that the "Valid-From" date is earlier than or equal to the "Valid-To" date.
  
  
  
  Correct the Dates:
  
  If the dates are incorrect, update them to reflect the correct validity period. Make sure to save the changes after editing.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  If the error occurred during a data migration process, review the data source for any inconsistencies in date entries and correct them before re-importing.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on managing commodity codes and their validity periods.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists or if you are unsure about making changes, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing commodity codes, such as /SAPSLL/CLSM for creating or editing commodity codes.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to commodity code management that might address this error.
  User Roles and Permissions: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to edit commodity codes, as restrictions might prevent changes from being saved.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the validity dates for commodity codes are correctly set.