How To Fix /SCMTMS/RFQ_TMPL010 - Valid-from date cannot be greater than valid-to date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/RFQ_TMPL -

• Message number: 010

• Message text: Valid-from date cannot be greater than valid-to date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/RFQ_TMPL010 - Valid-from date cannot be greater than valid-to date ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/RFQ_TMPL010 Valid-from date cannot be greater than valid-to date typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when you are trying to create or modify a request for quotation (RFQ) or a similar document that involves date ranges. This error indicates that the "valid-from" date you have entered is later than the "valid-to" date, which is logically incorrect.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The most common cause is that the user has mistakenly entered a "valid-from" date that is later than the "valid-to" date.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of date fields in the system that could lead to this error.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies in the date formats or values.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Date Entries: Review the dates you have entered for the RFQ. Ensure that the "valid-from" date is earlier than or equal to the "valid-to" date.
  
  For example, if you have a "valid-from" date of 2023-10-01, the "valid-to" date should be 2023-10-01 or later (e.g., 2023-10-31).
  
  
  
  Correct the Dates: If you find that the dates are incorrect, update them accordingly in the RFQ or relevant document.
  
  
  Validation: After correcting the dates, validate the entries again to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the date formats or the expected values, refer to the SAP documentation or help files related to the RFQ process in SAP TM.
  
  
  System Configuration: If the issue persists and you suspect it might be a configuration issue, consult with your SAP Basis or technical team to check the configuration settings related to date handling in the system.
  
  
  Data Migration Review: If this error is occurring after a data migration, review the migration scripts or processes to ensure that date values were transferred correctly.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Guides: Refer to the user guides for SAP TM, which may provide insights into the correct handling of RFQs and date fields.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for additional insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with your RFQ or related document in SAP TM.