How To Fix VVSCDI051 - &1- The start date is after the expriation date

VVSCDI051 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VVSCDI - Messages for Transferring Scheduling Items

• Message number: 051

• Message text: &1- The start date is after the expriation date

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VVSCDI051 - Details

• The SAP error message VVSCDI051 indicates that there is a problem with the date settings in a particular transaction or configuration. Specifically, it states that the start date is after the expiration date, which is logically incorrect. This error typically occurs in scenarios involving contracts, pricing conditions, or validity periods in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The most common cause is that the user has entered a start date that is later than the expiration date in a transaction or configuration screen.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies in the date fields.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with how the system is configured to handle date ranges for certain objects.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Date Entries: Review the start and expiration dates entered in the relevant transaction. Ensure that the start date is earlier than the expiration date.
  Correct the Dates: If the dates are incorrect, update them to