How To Fix WRF_PPW581 - The date must lie in the past

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_PPW - Price Planning Workbench

• Message number: 581

• Message text: The date must lie in the past

What causes this issue?

The budget period you want to summarize has not expired yet. Current or
future budget periods have not been posted completely yet.

System Response

INCLUDE ISR_STOP

How to fix this error?

Specify a date in the past.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_PPW581 - The date must lie in the past ?

  The SAP error message WRF_PPW581, which states "The date must lie in the past," typically occurs in the context of planning or scheduling activities within the SAP system, particularly in the areas of production planning, materials management, or sales and distribution. This error indicates that a date entered in a transaction or planning activity is set to a future date, while the system expects it to be a date that has already passed.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The user may have mistakenly entered a future date instead of a past date.
  System Configuration: Certain configurations in the system may enforce that specific dates must be in the past for certain transactions.
  Business Logic: The business process may require that certain actions (like posting goods movements, creating historical records, etc.) can only be performed with past dates.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Date Input: Review the date you have entered in the transaction. Ensure that it is indeed a past date.
  Adjust Date: If the date is incorrect, modify it to a valid past date that meets the requirements of the transaction.
  Review Business Process: If you are unsure why a past date is required, consult with your business process owner or SAP functional consultant to understand the business logic behind this requirement.
  System Configuration: If you believe the requirement for a past date is incorrect or too restrictive, you may need to discuss with your SAP Basis or configuration team to see if adjustments can be made to the system settings.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: The error may occur in various transaction codes related to planning, such as MD01 (MRP Run), CO01 (Create Production Order), or others depending on the context.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message. Sometimes, SAP provides patches or updates that can resolve specific issues.
  User Documentation: Refer to the user documentation or training materials for the specific module you are working in to understand the date requirements better.
  Support: If the issue persists and you cannot find a resolution, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the WRF_PPW581 error and continue with your SAP activities.