How To Fix WRF_FOLUPART016 - Valid From & is later than "Valid To &"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Valid From & is later than "Valid To &"

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 end of the validity period lies before its start, the system does
not create or change any follow-up/replacement material relationships.

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE ISR_CHECK

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_FOLUPART016 - Valid From & is later than "Valid To &" ?

  The SAP error message:
  WRF_FOLUPART016 Valid From & is later than "Valid To &"
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you enter a validity period where the "Valid From" date is later than the "Valid To" date. In other words, the start date of a validity interval is after its end date, which is logically incorrect and not allowed in SAP.
  This typically happens in master data maintenance, configuration, or transactional data where date ranges are defined, such as:
  
  Partner functions validity periods
  Pricing condition validity
  Material master validity intervals
  Vendor/customer master data validity
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the dates entered: Review the "Valid From" and "Valid To" fields and ensure that the "Valid From" date is earlier than or equal to the "Valid To" date.
  Correct the date range: Adjust the dates so that the validity period is logically consistent.
  Save the data again: After correcting the dates, save the record to avoid the error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  This is a standard validation check in SAP to prevent inconsistent date intervals.
  The message number WRF_FOLUPART016 is part of the message class related to follow-up partner or related master data.
  If you encounter this error in a custom program or enhancement, ensure that date validations are properly handled before saving data.
  In some cases, overlapping or conflicting validity periods may also cause similar errors; ensure that date ranges do not overlap improperly.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  Valid From date is later than Valid To date
  
  
  Cause
  Incorrect date range entered
  
  
  Solution
  Correct the dates so Valid From = Valid To
  
  
  Context
  Master data validity intervals, partner functions, pricing, etc.
  
  
  
  If you provide the transaction or context where this error occurs, I can help with more specific guidance.