How To Fix WRF_WLAY018 - The date must be in the past

WRF_WLAY018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_WLAY - Messages in Layout Environment in Fashion Solution

• Message number: 018

• Message text: The date must be in the past

What causes this issue?

The entered date must be in the past. This ensures that active versions
are not taken into consideration during a reorganization.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Change the date so that it is in the past.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_WLAY018 - The date must be in the past ?

  The SAP error message WRF_WLAY018 indicates that a date entered in a transaction or process is not valid because it must be in the past. This error typically occurs in scenarios related to planning, scheduling, or data entry where a date is expected to reflect a historical point in time.
  
  Cause:
  
  Future Date Entry: The most common cause is that the user has entered a date that is set in the future instead of a past date.
  System Configuration: There may be specific configurations or settings in the system that enforce this rule for certain transactions.
  Data Migration or Upload Issues: If data is being uploaded or migrated, it may contain future dates that are not acceptable in the context of the operation being performed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Date: Review the date you have entered and ensure it is indeed a past date. Adjust it accordingly.
  Transaction Context: Understand the context of the transaction you are performing.