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

WRF_DYNAMIC_SELECT002 - Overview

• 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