How To Fix WRF_ARTICLELIST072 - The "Valid From" date must be >= the current date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_ARTICLELIST - Mesage Class of Material List

• Message number: 072

• Message text: The "Valid From" date must be >= the current date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_ARTICLELIST072 - The "Valid From" date must be >= the current date ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_ARTICLELIST072
  Text: The "Valid From" date must be >= the current date
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to create or maintain an article (material) or a related master data record with a "Valid From" date that is earlier than the current system date. SAP enforces that the validity start date for certain master data or conditions cannot be set in the past relative to the current date to ensure data consistency and avoid retroactive changes.
  
  Explanation:
  
  The "Valid From" date defines the start date from which the data (e.g., article master, pricing condition, or listing) is valid.
  SAP requires this date to be today or a future date.
  Entering a date before the current date is not allowed because it could cause inconsistencies in transactional data or reporting.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the "Valid From" date you entered during the creation or update of the article or related