How To Fix VMD_API083 - Vendor &1, contact person &2: Date of birth is in future

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VMD_API - Vendor APIs

• Message number: 083

• Message text: Vendor &1, contact person &2: Date of birth is in future

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VMD_API083 - Vendor &1, contact person &2: Date of birth is in future ?

  The SAP error message VMD_API083 indicates that there is an issue with the date of birth (DOB) of a contact person associated with a vendor. Specifically, the error states that the date of birth is set in the future, which is not valid.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the date of birth entered for the contact person is later than the current date. This can happen due to:
  
  Data entry errors where the DOB is incorrectly inputted.
  System integration issues where data is pulled from another system with incorrect DOB values.
  User misunderstanding of the date format, leading to incorrect entries.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should take the following steps:
  
  
  Verify the Date of Birth:
  
  Check the date of birth entered for the contact person associated with the vendor.
  Ensure that the date is in the past and not in the future.
  
  
  
  Correct the Entry:
  
  If the DOB is indeed in the future, correct it to a valid date that reflects the actual date of birth.
  Make sure to save the changes after editing.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Implement validation checks in your data entry processes to prevent future occurrences of this error.
  Consider adding checks in any integration processes that pull data from external systems.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  Provide training to users on how to correctly enter and validate data, especially for fields like date of birth.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making corrections, test the changes to ensure that the error no longer occurs when processing the vendor information.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like XK02 (Change Vendor) or MK02 (Change Vendor) to access and modify vendor data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or documentation that may provide additional context or solutions related to this error.
  User Roles: Ensure that users have the appropriate roles and permissions to edit vendor data, as this can affect their ability to make necessary corrections.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the vendor's contact person information is accurate and valid.