How To Fix T8171 - Effective-from date for result must be greater than/same as starting date

T8171 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: T8 - Analysis system evaluations

• Message number: 171

• Message text: Effective-from date for result must be greater than/same as starting date

What causes this issue?

The date from which the yield curve to be calculated should be valid
must be later or the same as the date from which the start curve is
valid.

System Response

The calculation cannot be carried out.

How to fix this error?

Change the date accordingly.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message T8171 - Effective-from date for result must be greater than/same as starting date ?

  The SAP error message T8171, which states "Effective-from date for result must be greater than/same as starting date," typically occurs in the context of HR or payroll processing within SAP. This error indicates that there is a date inconsistency in the data being processed, specifically related to effective dates for certain records.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following issues:
  
  
  Date Mismatch: The effective-from date for a specific result (e.g., a pay scale, position, or other HR-related data) is set to a date that is earlier than the starting date of the record or the period being processed.
  
  
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may have been an error in data entry where the effective-from date was incorrectly set.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: In some cases, the configuration of the infotype or the related data may not align correctly, leading to this error.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the T8171 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Effective Dates:
  
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