How To Fix VR552 - Dates in the transfer interface are inconsistent: &1 &2 &3 &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VR - Output for SD Reporting

• Message number: 552

• Message text: Dates in the transfer interface are inconsistent: &1 &2 &3 &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VR552 - Dates in the transfer interface are inconsistent: &1 &2 &3 &4 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  VR552 Dates in the transfer interface are inconsistent: &1 &2 &3 &4
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs during the transfer of vendor master data or related data (such as payment transactions or open items) when the date fields involved in the transfer interface are inconsistent or contradictory. Specifically, the system detects that the validity periods or date ranges for certain data segments do not align logically.
  For example, the error might arise if:
  
  The start date is after the end date in the transfer data.
  The date ranges of different related records overlap or contradict each other.
  The dates in the interface do not match the expected format or sequence.
  The transfer interface contains inconsistent or incorrect date entries for vendor master data validity, payment terms, or other time-dependent data.
  
  The placeholders &1, &2, &3, &4 typically represent the specific dates or date fields involved, helping to identify which dates are inconsistent.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Dates in the Transfer Interface:
  
  Review the data being transferred, especially the date fields mentioned in the error message.
  Verify that the start and end dates are logically consistent (start date = end date).
  Ensure that date ranges for related records do not overlap or contradict.
  
  
  
  Correct the Source Data:
  
  If the data is coming from an external system or a file, correct the date entries there.
  If the data is manually entered, verify and correct the input.
  
  
  
  Validate Date Formats:
  
  Ensure that the dates are in the correct format expected by SAP (usually YYYYMMDD or as per system settings).
  
  
  
  Check Vendor Master Data Validity:
  
  In SAP, check the vendor master data validity periods (e.g., payment terms validity, bank details validity).
  Use transaction codes like XK03 (Display Vendor) or MK03 to review the vendor master data.
  Adjust the validity periods if necessary.
  
  
  
  Re-run the Transfer:
  
  After correcting the dates, re-execute the transfer process.
  
  
  
  Debugging (if needed):
  
  If the problem persists, debugging the transfer program or interface might be necessary to identify where the inconsistency arises.
  Check OSS notes or SAP support for any known issues related to the specific transfer interface.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  This error is common in interfaces involving vendor master data transfer, such as ALE, IDocs, or batch input sessions.
  The message is part of the vendor master data validation checks.
  SAP Note references might be available for specific scenarios or versions.
  Always ensure that the master data validity periods are maintained properly to avoid such inconsistencies.
  Transaction codes related to vendor master data:
  
  XK01 - Create Vendor (Centrally)
  XK02 - Change Vendor
  XK03 - Display Vendor
  MK01/MK02/MK03 - Vendor master for purchasing
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact values of &1, &2, &3, &4 from your error message, I can help analyze the specific date inconsistency further.