How To Fix WRF_ARTICLE_SCREENS014 - Valid from date & must not be later than the "Valid to" date &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_ARTICLE_SCREENS - Message for Errors in Material Screens

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Valid from date & must not be later than the "Valid to" date &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_ARTICLE_SCREENS014 - Valid from date & must not be later than the "Valid to" date & ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WRF_ARTICLE_SCREENS014 Valid from date & must not be later than the "Valid to" date &
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when entering or maintaining article master data (typically in Retail or Merchandise Management modules) where the "Valid From" date is later than the "Valid To" date. The system expects the validity period to be logically consistent, meaning the start date ("Valid From") should be on or before the end date ("Valid To").
  
  Explanation:
  
  The validity period defines the timeframe during which certain data (e.g., prices, conditions, article attributes) is effective.
  If the "Valid From" date is after the "Valid To" date, it creates an invalid or impossible validity period.
  This inconsistency triggers the error to prevent incorrect data entry.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Dates Entered:
  
  Review the "Valid From" and "Valid To" dates you have entered.
  Ensure that the "Valid From" date is earlier than or equal to the "Valid To" date.
  
  
  
  Correct the Dates:
  
  Adjust the "Valid From" date to be on or before the "Valid To" date.
  Alternatively, adjust the "Valid To" date to be on or after the "Valid From" date.
  
  
  
  Save the Data:
  
  After correcting the dates, save the article master or related data again.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  This error is common in SAP Retail (IS-Retail) when maintaining article master data, pricing conditions, or other time-dependent data.
  Always ensure date ranges are logically consistent to avoid such errors.
  If you are using custom screens or enhancements, verify that date validations are correctly implemented.
  In some cases, date formats or user input errors can cause this issue; ensure the correct date format is used.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  Valid From date must not be later than Valid To date
  
  
  Cause
  "Valid From" date > "Valid To" date (invalid date range)
  
  
  Solution
  Correct the dates so that Valid From = Valid To
  
  
  Module
  SAP Retail / Merchandise Management (Article Master Data)
  
  
  
  
  If you continue to face issues after correcting the dates, check for:
  
  User exits or BAdIs that might be manipulating dates.
  Date format or localization settings.
  Data consistency in related tables.
  
  
  Note: Always back up data before making mass changes.