How To Fix WRF_FOLUPART081 - &: "Valid From" greater than "Valid To" in import file

WRF_FOLUPART081 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 081

• Message text: &: "Valid From" greater than "Valid To" in import file

What causes this issue?

The start of the validity period for the follow-up/replacement material
relationship is later than the end of the validity period in the import
file.

System Response

The system does not create or change any follow-up/replacement material
relationships.

How to fix this error?

Change the validity period for the follow-up/replacement material
relationship in the import file.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

WRF_FOLUPART081 - Details

• The SAP error message WRF_FOLUPART081 indicates that there is an issue with the validity dates in the import file for a particular record. Specifically, the error states that the "Valid From" date is greater than the "Valid To" date, which is logically incorrect. This error typically occurs in the context of master data management, particularly when dealing with pricing, conditions, or other time-sensitive data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Entry Error: The most common cause is a simple data entry mistake where the "Valid From" date was entered incorrectly as later than the "Valid To" date.
  File Format Issues: If the import file is not formatted correctly, it may lead to misinterpretation of the date fields.
  Data Migration Issues: During data migration from one system to another, date formats or values may not have been converted correctly.
  Business Logic Violation: The business rules defined in the system may require that the "Valid From" date must always be earlier