How To Fix WRF_PRC_SCD004 - Date &1 is inactive

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_PRC_SCD - Purchasing Scheduling Seasonal Procurement

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Date &1 is inactive

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_PRC_SCD004 - Date &1 is inactive ?

  The SAP error message WRF_PRC_SCD004, which states "Date &1 is inactive," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Retail or Supply Chain Management modules. This error indicates that the date specified (represented by &1) is not active for the relevant planning or pricing processes.
  Cause:
  
  
  Inactive Date: The date you are trying to use for a pricing or planning activity is not active in the system. This could be due to:
  
  The date being outside the defined validity period for a pricing condition or planning scenario.
  The date not being set up in the relevant master data (e.g., material master, pricing conditions).
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings that restrict the use of certain dates for specific processes.
  
  
  Data Maintenance: The relevant data (like pricing conditions, promotions, etc.) may not have been maintained correctly for the specified date.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Validity Dates: Verify the validity dates for the pricing conditions or planning data you are trying to use. Ensure that the date in question falls within the active range.
  
  
  Update Master Data: If the date is indeed inactive, you may need to update the relevant master data to include the date or adjust the validity periods.
  
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in the SAP system related to pricing and planning. Ensure that the settings allow for the use of the specified date.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on how to manage dates in the context of your specific module (e.g., Retail, SCM).
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Use relevant transaction codes (like VK11 for pricing conditions) to check and maintain the necessary data.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to pricing and planning, such as VK11, VK12, VK13 for pricing conditions, and MD01, MD02 for planning.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups for shared experiences and solutions from other users who may have encountered the same error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.