How To Fix WRF_PRC_EM012 - Invalid date item &1 re. field &2 (&3) for preceding date &4

WRF_PRC_EM012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_PRC_EM - EM Purchase Order Seasonal Procurement

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Invalid date item &1 re. field &2 (&3) for preceding date &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_PRC_EM012 - Invalid date item &1 re. field &2 (&3) for preceding date &4 ?

  The SAP error message WRF_PRC_EM012 indicates that there is an issue with a date item in the context of pricing or conditions in the SAP system. This error typically arises when there is an invalid date or a date that does not conform to the expected format or logic in the pricing procedure.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Date Format: The date provided in the relevant field may not be in the correct format or may not be recognized by the system.
  Preceding Date Issue: The error message suggests that the date item is related to a preceding date, which means that the date being processed may not be valid in relation to another date (e.g., it could be earlier than a required date).
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the pricing procedure or condition records that lead to this error.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the master data or transaction data that are