How To Fix WRF_FOLUPART074 - &: Invalid date & in import file

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 074

• Message text: &: Invalid date & in import file

What causes this issue?

Follow-up/replacement materials in import files <ZH>cannot</> belong to
the following material categories:
Generic material
Merchandise category material
Hierarchy material
Group material
Merchandise category reference material
Standard material

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE ISR_CHECK

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_FOLUPART074 - &: Invalid date & in import file ?

  The SAP error message WRF_FOLUPART074 indicates that there is an issue with a date in the import file being processed. Specifically, the error message states that the date provided is invalid. This can occur in various contexts, such as when importing data related to materials, sales, or other logistics functions.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Format: The date in the import file may not be in the expected format (e.g., DD/MM/YYYY, MM/DD/YYYY, etc.).
  Out of Range Dates: The date may fall outside of acceptable ranges, such as being in the past or future beyond the system's configuration.
  Invalid Characters: The date field may contain invalid characters or symbols that are not recognized as part of a date.
  Missing Date: The date field may be empty or missing entirely, which can also trigger this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Date Format: Ensure that the date in the import file matches the expected format defined in your SAP system. You can refer to the documentation or configuration settings for the correct format.
  Validate Date Values: Verify that the dates are within acceptable ranges. For example, ensure that they are not set in the distant past or future unless allowed by your business rules.
  Clean Data: Remove any invalid characters or symbols from the date fields in the import file. Ensure that the data is clean and properly formatted.
  Fill Missing Dates: If any date fields are empty, provide valid dates as required by the import process.
  Test with Sample Data: Before running a full import, test with a small set of data to ensure that the format and values are correct.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP's official documentation for the specific module you are working with (e.g., SAP S/4HANA, SAP ECC) for guidelines on data import formats and requirements.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like SE38 or SE80 to check for any custom programs or reports that might be involved in the import process.
  Error Logs: Check the application logs or error logs in SAP to get more details about the error and any related issues.
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By addressing the above points, you should be able to resolve the error message WRF_FOLUPART074 and successfully import your data.