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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_FOLUPART081 - &: "Valid From" greater than "Valid To" in import file ?

  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 than or equal to the "Valid To" date.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Import File: Review the import file for the specific record(s) causing the error. Ensure that the "Valid From" date is indeed earlier than the "Valid To" date.
  Correct the Dates: If you find any discrepancies, correct the dates in the import file. Make sure that the dates are in the correct format (e.g., YYYY-MM-DD).
  Re-validate the Data: After making corrections, re-validate the data to ensure that there are no other issues.
  Test the Import: Attempt to re-import the corrected file into SAP to see if the error persists.
  Consult Documentation: If the issue continues, consult SAP documentation or your organization's data governance policies to ensure compliance with any specific rules regarding date validity.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Date Formats: Ensure that the date formats in the import file match the expected formats in SAP. Different locales may have different date formats (e.g., MM/DD/YYYY vs. DD/MM/YYYY).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address similar issues or provide additional guidance on handling date-related errors.
  Data Validation Tools: Consider using data validation tools or scripts to pre-check the import files for common errors before attempting to upload them to SAP.
  User Training: If data entry errors are frequent, consider providing additional training for users involved in data preparation to minimize future occurrences of similar errors.
  
  By addressing the root cause of the error and ensuring that the data is correctly formatted and validated, you should be able to resolve the WRF_FOLUPART081 error effectively.