How To Fix WSTP013 - Latest allowed valid-to date: &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WSTP - Messages for IAC Sales Prices in SAP Retail Store

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Latest allowed valid-to date: &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WSTP013 - Latest allowed valid-to date: &1 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WSTP013:
  
  SAP Error Message: WSTP013
  Message Text:
  
  Latest allowed valid-to date: &1
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when you are trying to enter or process a validity date (valid-to date) that exceeds the maximum allowed valid-to date defined in the system. In other words, the system has a restriction on how far into the future a validity date can be set, and the date you entered is beyond this limit.
  This is common in scenarios involving:
  
  Time-dependent master data (e.g., condition records, pricing, or personnel data)
  Validity periods for contracts, agreements, or other time-sensitive data
  Payroll or personnel administration where validity dates are restricted
  
  
  Explanation
  SAP enforces a maximum validity date to ensure data consistency and to avoid issues with planning or reporting that could arise from excessively long validity periods. The system parameter or configuration setting defines this maximum allowed date.
  When you enter a valid-to date beyond this limit, the system throws the WSTP013 error and displays the maximum allowed date (&1 is replaced by the actual date).
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check the Valid-to Date Entered:
  
  Review the date you have entered and ensure it does not exceed the allowed maximum date.
  
  
  Adjust the Valid-to Date:
  
  Change the valid-to date to a date on or before the maximum allowed date shown in the error message.
  
  
  Check System Settings for Maximum Validity Date:
  
  If business requirements demand a longer validity period, you may need to adjust the system settings that define the maximum allowed valid-to date.
  
  For example, in personnel administration (PA), the maximum validity date is often controlled by the Personnel Time Management settings or specific customizing.
  In pricing or condition records, the maximum validity date might be controlled by the condition table validity or related customizing.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Functional Consultant:
  
  If you do not have authorization or knowledge to change system parameters, consult your SAP Basis or relevant functional consultant to review and possibly extend the maximum allowed validity date.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:  
  
  For HR: PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), SM30 (Table maintenance for customizing)  
  For Pricing: VK11 (Create Condition), VK12 (Change Condition)  
  For customizing: SPRO (SAP Reference IMG)
  
  
  
  Common Tables/Settings:  
  
  HR: Table T549S (Validity periods for personnel actions)  
  Pricing: Condition tables and validity period settings in IMG
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search SAP Support Portal for notes related to WSTP013 or validity date restrictions for your specific module.
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WSTP013 Latest allowed valid-to date: &1
  
  
  Cause
  Entered valid-to date exceeds system's max allowed date
  
  
  Solution
  Adjust valid-to date to allowed max or update system settings
  
  
  Related Areas
  HR master data, pricing conditions, contracts validity
  
  
  
  
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