How To Fix WRF_FOLUPART029 - Valid From is not specified

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 029

• Message text: Valid From is not specified

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 is missing, the system does not
create any follow-up/replacement material relationships.

How to fix this error?

Enter the current date or a date in the future as the start of the
validity period. The start of the validity period has to be earlier than
its end date.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_FOLUPART029 - Valid From is not specified ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WRF_FOLUPART029 Valid From is not specified:
  
  Error Message
  WRF_FOLUPART029 Valid From is not specified
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when a required "Valid From" date field is missing or not maintained in a follow-up partner determination procedure or partner function assignment in SAP. The system expects a validity period to be defined for partner functions or follow-up partners, and if the "Valid From" date is not specified, it cannot process the partner determination correctly.
  Typically, this happens in scenarios such as:
  
  Partner determination procedures in Sales and Distribution (SD) or Customer Service (CS) where partner functions are assigned with validity periods.
  Follow-up partner assignments where the system requires a validity start date to determine which partner is valid at a given time.
  Custom developments or enhancements where partner data is maintained without specifying the validity dates.
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the "Valid From" date is properly maintained for the partner function or follow-up partner in question.
  Steps to fix:
  
  
  Check Partner Determination Procedure:
  
  Go to the partner determination procedure configuration (e.g., transaction VOPA for sales documents).
  Verify that the partner functions have validity periods maintained.
  
  
  
  Maintain Validity Dates in Partner Assignment:
  
  In the relevant master data or document (e.g., customer master, sales order, service order), check the partner tab.
  Ensure that the "Valid From" date is entered for the partner function or follow-up partner.
  If missing, enter the appropriate start date from which the partner is valid.
  
  
  
  Check Customizing for Follow-up Partner:
  
  If this error occurs in a custom scenario or enhancement, review the code or configuration where partner data is fetched or assigned.
  Make sure the "Valid From" date is passed or defaulted correctly.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks or reports to identify partner records missing validity dates.
  Correct the data accordingly.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Partner Determination in SAP SD:
  Partner functions often have validity periods to handle changes over time (e.g., different sales representatives or contact persons valid for different periods).
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  VOPA - Partner determination procedures for sales documents.
  VD02 / XD02 - Change customer master data (partner functions tab).
  BP - Business Partner maintenance (for newer SAP systems).
  
  
  
  Notes and Documentation:
  
  SAP Notes related to partner determination and validity periods.
  Check SAP Help Portal for partner determination configuration guides.
  
  
  
  Common Scenarios:
  
  When copying sales documents, if the partner validity dates are not maintained, this error can occur.
  In service management, follow-up partners must have validity dates to ensure correct partner assignment.
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Description
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Missing "Valid From" date in partner function or follow-up partner assignment.
  
  
  Solution
  Maintain the "Valid From" date in partner determination procedure or partner assignment data.
  
  
  Where to Check
  Partner determination config (VOPA), customer master (VD02/XD02), business partner (BP).
  
  
  Related Info
  Partner determination procedures, validity periods, SAP SD/CS partner functions.
  
  
  
  
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