How To Fix SGT_MAIN037 - Valid from date lies in the past

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SGT_MAIN - Message Class for Article Master Data

• Message number: 037

• Message text: Valid from date lies in the past

What causes this issue?

Even though the system lets you save a date that lies in the past as the
valid from data, it is recommended that you use the current date or a
date that lies in the future as the valid from date.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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