How To Fix WRF_PPW028 - The key date must lie in the past

WRF_PPW028 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_PPW - Price Planning Workbench

• Message number: 028

• Message text: The key date must lie in the past

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_PPW028 - The key date must lie in the past ?

  The SAP error message WRF_PPW028, which states "The key date must lie in the past," typically occurs in the context of planning or forecasting activities within the SAP system, particularly in the areas of Sales and Operations Planning (SOP) or similar modules.
  
  Cause:
  This error message is triggered when a user attempts to enter or process a key date (such as a planning date, forecast date, or similar) that is set in the future. The system expects the key date to be a date that has already passed, as it is often used for historical data analysis or planning based on past performance.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Check the Key Date: Review the key date you are trying to enter. Ensure that it is set to a date that is in the past. If you are using a date picker, make sure you are selecting a date that is earlier than the