How To Fix WRF_PRC_SCD442 - The time sequence of the start dates is incorrect

WRF_PRC_SCD442 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_PRC_SCD - Purchasing Scheduling Seasonal Procurement

• Message number: 442

• Message text: The time sequence of the start dates is incorrect

What causes this issue?

A start date is earlier than the preceding start date.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

Date calculation is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Check the start dates.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_PRC_SCD442 - The time sequence of the start dates is incorrect ?

  The SAP error message WRF_PRC_SCD442 indicates that there is an issue with the time sequence of start dates in the context of planning or scheduling in SAP's Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module, particularly in the context of the Supply Chain Management (SCM) functionality.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically arises when:
  
  Overlapping Dates: There are overlapping or conflicting start dates for different planning objects (like promotions, campaigns, or other time-sensitive data).
  Incorrect Data Entry: The start dates entered for certain planning objects are not in chronological order, meaning that a later date is set before an earlier date.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data that have not been resolved, leading to incorrect sequencing of dates.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WRF_PRC_SCD442 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Dates: Review the start dates of the planning objects involved. Ensure that they are in the correct chronological order and that there are no overlaps.
  
  
  Correct Data