How To Fix WRF_ARTICLELIST077 - The "Valid To" 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: 077

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_ARTICLELIST077 - The "Valid To" date must be > the current date ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_ARTICLELIST077
  
  Text: The "Valid To" 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 validity period where the "Valid To" date is less than or equal to the current date. In other words, the system expects the "Valid To" date to be a future date, but the date entered is either today or in the past.
  This validation is typically in place to ensure that the article or data record is valid for a future period and not expired at the time of creation or update.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  When maintaining article master data in Retail (e.g., using transaction WRF_ARTICLE or similar).
  When setting validity periods for price lists, assortments, or other retail-related master data.
  When the "Valid To" date field is populated incorrectly or not updated to a future date.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the "Valid To" date you have entered for the article or master data record.
  Ensure that the "Valid To" date is greater than the current system date (i.e., a future date).
  If you want the article to be valid starting today, set the "Valid From" date to today and the "Valid To" date to a future date.
  If the article is no longer valid, consider archiving or deleting it instead of setting an expired validity period.
  Save the record after correcting the date.
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  This validation helps maintain data integrity by preventing the creation of records that are immediately expired.
  The system date is based on the application server date/time.
  If you are working in a test or development environment, verify the system date/time settings if you believe the date is correct.
  Sometimes, this error can appear if the date format is incorrect or if the date is entered in a wrong field.
  
  
  Example:
  
  Current date: 2024-06-10
  Entered Valid From: 2024-06-01
  Entered Valid To: 2024-06-09  ? Error (Valid To must be > 2024-06-10)
  Correct Valid To: 2024-06-30 ? No error
  
  
  If you need further assistance, please provide the transaction code or context where this error occurs, and I can help with more specific guidance.