How To Fix W#505 - The start of the procurement period is after the end of the period

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W# -

• Message number: 505

• Message text: The start of the procurement period is after the end of the period

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W#505 - The start of the procurement period is after the end of the period ?

  The SAP error message W#505, which states "The start of the procurement period is after the end of the period," typically occurs in the context of material management or procurement processes. This error indicates that there is a mismatch in the defined procurement periods for a material or a purchasing document, where the start date of the procurement period is set to a date that is later than the end date.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Configuration: The procurement period dates have been incorrectly configured in the material master or purchasing info record.
  Data Entry Error: During the creation or modification of a purchasing document, the user may have entered the start date after the end date.
  Master Data Issues: The material master data or vendor master data may have incorrect or conflicting date settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the procurement data.
  Ensure that the start and end dates for the procurement period are correctly set.
  
  
  
  Review Purchasing Info Records:
  
  Check the purchasing info records (transaction code ME11 or ME12) for the relevant material and vendor.
  Verify that the procurement period dates are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Correct the Dates:
  
  If you find that the dates are incorrect, update them to ensure that the start date is before the end date.
  Save the changes and try to execute the procurement process again.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct dates, consult your organization's procurement policies or documentation for guidance on how procurement periods should be set.
  
  
  
  Check for Customizations:
  
  If your organization has custom developments or enhancements, check with your SAP support team to see if any custom logic might be affecting the procurement period settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM03 (Display Material), ME11 (Create Info Record), and ME12 (Change Info Record).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to procurement periods.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to material master data and purchasing info records.
  Training and Documentation: Consider training sessions or documentation on procurement processes in SAP to avoid similar issues in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the W#505 error and ensure that your procurement periods are correctly configured.