How To Fix WRF_PRC_EM028 - Optional date without predecessor &1 precedes first mandatory date &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_PRC_EM - EM Purchase Order Seasonal Procurement

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Optional date without predecessor &1 precedes first mandatory date &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_PRC_EM028 - Optional date without predecessor &1 precedes first mandatory date &2 ?

  The SAP error message WRF_PRC_EM028 indicates that there is an issue with the scheduling of dates in the context of a planning or procurement process. Specifically, it means that an optional date (which is not mandatory) is set to occur before the first mandatory date in the system. This can lead to inconsistencies in planning and scheduling.
  Cause:
  
  Date Configuration: The optional date has been configured incorrectly, leading it to precede the mandatory date.
  Data Entry Error: During the data entry process, the optional date may have been mistakenly set to an earlier date than the mandatory date.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data configuration for the materials or products involved, leading to conflicting date settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Dates: Check the optional and mandatory dates in the relevant planning or procurement document. Ensure that the optional date does not precede the mandatory date.
  Adjust Dates: If the optional date is indeed set incorrectly, adjust it to a date that is equal to or later than the mandatory date.
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the planning process to ensure that the rules governing optional and mandatory dates are correctly set up.
  Master Data Review: If the issue persists, review the master data for the materials involved to ensure that all date-related fields are correctly populated and consistent.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like MD04 (Stock/Requirements List) or MD01 (MRP Run) to analyze the planning situation.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files related to planning and procurement processes for more detailed guidance on date settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the WRF_PRC_EM028 error message.