How To Fix WRF_DYNAMIC_SELECT002 - The start of the validity period lies in the past

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_DYNAMIC_SELECT - Dynamic Selection

• Message number: 002

• Message text: The start of the validity period lies in the past

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_DYNAMIC_SELECT002 - The start of the validity period lies in the past ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_DYNAMIC_SELECT002: The start of the validity period lies in the past
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to create or maintain a record (such as a condition record, master data, or any validity-based data) with a validity start date that is earlier than the current date or an already existing validity period. In other words, the system does not allow you to set the start date of the validity period in the past relative to the current system date or the existing data validity.
  This is a standard SAP check to prevent inconsistencies in data validity periods, ensuring that new entries or changes do not retroactively affect past data.
  
  Typical Scenarios:
  
  Creating condition records in Pricing (e.g., VK11/VK12) with a start date before today.
  Maintaining info records or contracts with validity start dates in the past.
  Entering master data or customizing entries with validity periods that overlap or start before the current date.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Validity Start Date:
  
  Ensure that the start date of the validity period is today or a future date.
  If you need to maintain historical data, check if the system or business process allows it or if a different transaction or method should be used.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Date:
  
  Change the start date to the current date or a future date.
  If you must enter a past date, verify if there is a system setting or authorization that allows this.
  
  
  
  Check for Existing Validity Periods:
  
  Sometimes the error arises because the new validity period overlaps with an existing one.
  Adjust the new validity period to avoid overlaps.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  In some cases, users without proper authorization cannot create records with past validity dates.
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult Business Process:
  
  If historical data entry is required, consult with the business process owner or SAP functional consultant to see if a different approach or transaction is needed.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: VK11, VK12 (Pricing), ME31K, ME32K (Contracts), MM01/MM02 (Material Master), depending on the module.
  SAP Notes: Sometimes SAP releases notes or patches related to validity period handling.
  Configuration: Some modules allow configuration of validity period checks or relaxation of date checks.
  Authorization Objects: Check authorization objects related to validity period maintenance (e.g., V_VBAK_VKO for sales documents).
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error Message
  WRF_DYNAMIC_SELECT002
  
  
  Meaning
  Start date of validity period is in the past
  
  
  Cause
  Attempt to create/maintain data with past start date
  
  
  Solution
  Use current or future start date; avoid overlaps; check authorizations
  
  
  Related TCodes
  VK11, VK12, ME31K, ME32K, MM01, MM02
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the specific transaction or module where you encountered this error, I can give more tailored advice.