How To Fix WPM_MSG_OFR_PRM_INTG029 - Invalid start date &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WPM_MSG_OFR_PRM_INTG - Offer promotion integration messages

• Message number: 029

• Message text: Invalid start date &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WPM_MSG_OFR_PRM_INTG029 - Invalid start date &1 ?

  The SAP error message:
  WPM_MSG_OFR_PRM_INTG029: Invalid start date &1
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs in SAP Workflow or Offer Management scenarios when a start date provided for a process, offer, or validity period is invalid. The invalidity can be due to:
  
  The start date is before the current date or system date.
  The start date is outside the allowed or configured date range.
  The start date is missing or incorrectly formatted.
  The start date conflicts with other date fields (e.g., end date is before start date).
  The start date does not comply with business rules or validations defined in the workflow or offer management configuration.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Check the Start Date Value:
  
  Verify the start date entered in the transaction or data input.
  Ensure the date is in the correct format (usually YYYYMMDD or as per locale).
  Confirm the start date is not in the past if the business logic forbids it.
  
  
  
  Validate Date Logic:
  
  Ensure the start date is before or equal to the end date.
  Check if the start date falls within any allowed validity periods configured in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check any custom validations or user-exits that might be enforcing date rules.
  Review the workflow or offer management settings related to date validations.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  If the date is entered manually, correct it.
  If the date is populated automatically, check the logic or program that sets this date.
  
  
  
  Check for Notes or Patches:
  
  Search SAP Notes for this message or related issues.
  Apply any relevant SAP Notes or patches if this is a known bug.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  This message is often seen in SAP CRM Offer Management or SAP Workflow when creating or modifying offers, contracts, or workflows.
  The message ID prefix WPM_MSG_OFR_PRM_INTG suggests it is related to Offer Management (OFR) and Integration (INTG) components.
  The placeholder &1 will be replaced by the invalid date value in the actual message display.
  Check transaction codes related to offer management (e.g., CRMD_ORDER, CRMD_OFFER) or workflow (e.g., SWDD, SWI1) depending on context.
  If this error occurs during an interface or integration, verify the date formats and values passed from external systems.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  Cause: Invalid or incorrectly formatted start date violating business or system rules.
  Solution: Verify and correct the start date, ensure it complies with date logic and configuration.
  Check: SAP Notes, configuration, and data input for date-related validations.
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or scenario where this error occurs, I can help with more specific guidance.