How To Fix WRF_PPW845 - Material &1 (&2), &3: Valid-to date lies in the past

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_PPW - Price Planning Workbench

• Message number: 845

• Message text: Material &1 (&2), &3: Valid-to date lies in the past

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_PPW845 - Material &1 (&2), &3: Valid-to date lies in the past ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_PPW845 Material &1 (&2), &3: Valid-to date lies in the past
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to create or update a material master record (or related data such as purchasing info records, source lists, or conditions) with a valid-to date that is earlier than the current date (i.e., the valid-to date is in the past). SAP does not allow validity periods that have already expired at the time of entry because it assumes that the data should be valid at least from the current date forward.
  
  &1 = Material number  
  &2 = Plant or Purchasing Organization (context-dependent)  
  &3 = The valid-to date entered
  
  
  Typical Scenarios:
  
  Entering a purchasing info record or source list with a validity period that ends before today.
  Updating conditions or master data with a validity period that is already expired.
  Data migration or manual entry errors where the valid-to date is set incorrectly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Valid-to Date:
  
  Ensure that the valid-to date you are entering is today's date or a future date. You cannot enter a valid-to date that is before the current date.
  
  
  Adjust the Valid-to Date:  
  
  Change the valid-to date to a date in the future or at least today.
  If you are entering historical data intentionally, consider whether the system allows it or if you need to use a different approach (e.g., archiving old data or using a different transaction).
  
  
  
  Review Business Requirements:
  
  Confirm with the business whether the validity period should indeed be in the past. If yes, you may need to check if there is a configuration or authorization that allows backdating.
  
  
  Check User Exits or Enhancements:
  
  Sometimes, custom validations or user exits might enforce this check. Review any custom code that might be causing this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  This message is a standard validation to prevent inconsistent or expired data from being entered.
  The message class is usually WRF_PPW or similar, related to Purchasing or Material Master.
  If you are working with purchasing info records, source lists, or conditions, always verify the validity periods carefully.
  In some cases, the system date might be incorrect or the user’s time zone might cause confusion; verify system date/time settings.
  
  
  Example:
  If today is 2024-06-10 and you try to enter a valid-to date of 2024-06-01, the system will throw this error because the valid-to date is before today.
  
  If you need further help, please provide the transaction code or the exact context where this error occurs.