How To Fix TAN_MDCRS008 - Enter a "valid-from / Effective-from" date

TAN_MDCRS008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TAN_MDCRS - Message class for Market Data Change Rate Set

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Enter a "valid-from / Effective-from" date

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TAN_MDCRS008 - Details

• The SAP error message TAN_MDCRS008, which states "Enter a 'valid-from / Effective-from' date," typically occurs in the context of managing master data, particularly in modules related to materials management or master data maintenance. This error indicates that a required date field, specifically the "valid-from" or "effective-from" date, has not been filled in or is invalid.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Date: The most common cause is that the user has not entered a valid "valid-from" date in the relevant field.
  Invalid Format: The date entered may not be in the correct format or may not meet the system's requirements.
  Business Logic: The system may have specific business rules that require a valid date to be entered before proceeding with the transaction.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter a Valid Date: Ensure that you enter a valid "valid-from" date in the appropriate field. This date should be in the correct format (usually YYYY-MM-DD).
  Check Date Range: Make sure that the date you are entering falls