How To Fix WU097 - The end of sale must not be earlier than &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WU - Promotion management messages

• Message number: 097

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

What causes this issue?

The final date for 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 WU097 - The end of sale must not be earlier than & ?

  The SAP error message WU097 ("The end of sale must not be earlier than &") typically occurs in the context of managing product lifecycle data, particularly when dealing with the end of sale (EOS) dates for materials or products in the SAP system. This error indicates that the end of sale date you are trying to set is earlier than a date that is not allowed, which could be due to various reasons such as existing sales orders, contracts, or other dependencies.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Date Entry: The end of sale date you are trying to enter is earlier than the current date or an existing date that is set in the system.
  Existing Sales Orders: There may be active sales orders or contracts that reference the product, which prevents the end of sale date from being set to an earlier date.
  Configuration Settings: There may be specific configuration settings in the SAP system that enforce rules regarding the end of sale dates.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Current Date: Ensure that the end of sale date you are trying to set is not earlier than the current date.
  Review Existing Sales Orders: Check for any existing sales orders, contracts, or agreements that may be linked to the product. If there are active transactions, you may need to resolve those before changing the end of sale date.
  Adjust the Date: If the end of sale date is indeed valid, adjust it to a date that is acceptable according to the system's rules.
  Consult Configuration: If you believe the date should be valid, consult with your SAP administrator or configuration team to review any settings that may be enforcing this restriction.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more specific guidance related to your version of SAP and the context in which you are encountering this error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Manuals: Review user manuals or training materials related to product lifecycle management in SAP.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.