How To Fix WRF_PRC_SCD462 - You cannot select the order date as the start date

WRF_PRC_SCD462 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_PRC_SCD - Purchasing Scheduling Seasonal Procurement

• Message number: 462

• Message text: You cannot select the order date as the start date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_PRC_SCD462 - You cannot select the order date as the start date ?

  The SAP error message WRF_PRC_SCD462 indicates that there is an issue with selecting the order date as the start date in a specific process, typically related to supply chain management or planning scenarios. This error often arises in the context of planning or scheduling activities where the system expects a different date to be used as the start date.
  
  Cause:
  
  Date Constraints: The system may have constraints that prevent the order date from being used as the start date. This could be due to business rules or configuration settings that dictate which dates are valid for certain processes.
  Planning Parameters: The planning parameters set in the system may not allow the order date to be used as a start date, possibly due to the nature of the planning process (e.g., backward or forward scheduling).
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the order or related master data that prevent the