How To Fix WRF_FOLUPART014 - Valid From & lies in the past

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_FOLUPART - Follow-Up/Replacement Material

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Valid From & lies in the past

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

If the start of the validity period lies in the past, the system does
not create or change any follow-up/replacement material relationships.

How to fix this error?

Specify the current date or a date in the future as the start of the
validity period.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_FOLUPART014 - Valid From & lies in the past ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WRF_FOLUPART014 Valid From & lies in the past
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs in SAP Workflow or related modules when a date field labeled "Valid From" (or similar) is entered with a date value that is earlier than the current system date or an expected reference date. The system expects the "Valid From" date to be either today or a future date, but the entered date lies in the past, which violates the validation rules.
  In other words, the workflow or object validity period cannot start in the past relative to the system's current date or the context in which the date is being validated.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  When creating or changing workflow objects or follow-up actions that have validity periods.
  When entering validity dates for partner functions, organizational units, or other entities in workflow or related customizing.
  During data entry in transaction codes related to workflow or document management where validity dates are mandatory.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the "Valid From" Date:
  
  Ensure that the "Valid From" date you enter is not earlier than the current date or the reference date expected by the system.
  Adjust the date to today’s date or a future date as per the business requirement.
  
  
  
  Review Customizing Settings:
  
  If the date validation is too strict, check the customizing settings in the workflow or related module to see if the validity date rules can be adjusted.
  For example, in transaction SWDD (Workflow Builder) or PFTC (Task Maintenance), check the validity periods.
  
  
  
  Check System Date and Time:
  
  Verify that the system date and time are correctly set in the SAP system. Sometimes, incorrect system date settings can cause such errors.
  
  
  
  Consult Workflow or Module Documentation:
  
  Review the documentation for the specific workflow or module to understand the expected date ranges and validity rules.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWDD - Workflow Builder
  PFTC - Maintain Tasks
  SWI1 - Workflow Log
  SPRO - Customizing (for workflow settings)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to workflow validity date errors for any patches or known issues.
  
  
  
  Common Fields Involved:
  
  Valid From (Start Date)
  Valid To (End Date)
  Partner Functions validity
  Organizational unit validity
  
  
  
  Typical Scenario:
  
  When assigning partner functions or agents to a workflow step, the validity period must be current or future-dated.
  If a user tries to assign a validity period starting in the past, the system throws this error.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  Cause: "Valid From" date entered is earlier than allowed (lies in the past).
  Solution: Enter a "Valid From" date that is today or in the future; verify system date and workflow validity settings.
  Check: Workflow customizing, system date, and related SAP Notes for further guidance.
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or context where this error occurs, I can help with more specific instructions.