How To Fix WU122 - Block date is earlier than today's date

WU122 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WU - Promotion management messages

• Message number: 122

• Message text: Block date is earlier than today's date

What causes this issue?

A blocking date was entered that is before the current date.
Promotions cannot be blocked retrospectively.

How to fix this error?

Enter a valid date.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WU122 - Block date is earlier than today's date ?

  The SAP error message WU122, which states "Block date is earlier than today's date," typically occurs in the context of work scheduling or resource planning within SAP systems. This error indicates that a block date (the date when a certain operation or activity is scheduled to start or be valid) is set to a date that is earlier than the current date, which is not allowed in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The block date may have been entered incorrectly by the user, either manually or through a data import.
  System Configuration: The system may have specific configurations that prevent scheduling or planning activities for past dates.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, it may contain incorrect or outdated dates.
  Business Logic: Certain business processes may dictate that activities cannot be scheduled retroactively.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check and Correct the Date:
  
  Review the block date in the relevant transaction or configuration screen.
  Update the block