How To Fix WU096 - The start of sale must not be earlier than &

WU096 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WU - Promotion management messages

• Message number: 096

• Message text: The start of sale must not be earlier than &

What causes this issue?

The starting date for the sale of promotional merchandise must not be
before the current date.

How to fix this error?

Correct the date.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WU096 - The start of sale must not be earlier than & ?

  The SAP error message WU096 ("The start of sale must not be earlier than &") typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution processes, particularly when dealing with the management of sales documents, pricing, or availability checks. This error indicates that the system has detected an attempt to set a start date for a sale that is earlier than a defined or permissible date.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The user may have entered a start date for a sale that is earlier than the allowed date set in the system.
  Configuration Settings: The system may have specific configuration settings that define the earliest permissible start date for sales activities, which could be based on business rules or product availability.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the product or customer may have restrictions that prevent sales from being initiated before a certain date.
  Sales Document Type Settings: Certain sales document types may have specific