How To Fix WRF_ARTICLELIST083 - End date > Start date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_ARTICLELIST - Mesage Class of Material List

• Message number: 083

• Message text: End date > Start date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_ARTICLELIST083 - End date > Start date ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_ARTICLELIST083 End date > Start date
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when the End Date entered in a transaction or master data record is earlier than or equal to the Start Date. In other words, the system expects the End Date to be greater than the Start Date, but the entered dates violate this logical sequence.
  This is a common validation check in SAP to ensure date intervals are consistent and logical, especially in scenarios involving validity periods, scheduling, or time-dependent data such as:
  
  Material master validity periods
  Pricing conditions validity
  Article master data (e.g., in Retail or Fashion Management modules)
  Promotions or campaigns validity periods
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Dates Entered:
  
  Review the Start Date and End Date fields in the relevant transaction or master data.
  Ensure that the End Date is strictly greater than the Start Date.
  
  
  
  Correct the Dates:
  
  If the End Date is before or equal to the Start Date,