How To Fix WU596 - The stat date for purchase price deactivation falls before &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WU - Promotion management messages

• Message number: 596

• Message text: The stat date for purchase price deactivation falls before &

What causes this issue?

As the starting date for deactivating purchase prices, you entered a
date that falls before the start of the purchase period.
You can only deactivate purchase prices within the purchasing period.

System Response

INCLUDE ISR_VERARBEITUNG OBJECT DOKU ID TX

How to fix this error?

Enter a valid date.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WU596 - The stat date for purchase price deactivation falls before & ?

  The SAP error message WU596 indicates that there is an issue with the date specified for deactivating the purchase price of a material. Specifically, the error suggests that the "stat date" (status date) for the deactivation is set to a date that is earlier than the current date or the date of the last price change, which is not allowed in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The date entered for deactivating the purchase price is earlier than the date of the last price change or the current date.
  System Configuration: There may be settings in the system that restrict the deactivation of purchase prices to certain time frames.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data that lead to this error, such as incorrect historical data.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Date: Review the date you are trying to enter for the deactivation of the purchase price. Ensure that it is not earlier than the last price change date or the current date.
  Update the Date: If the date is incorrect, update it to a valid date that is either today or a future date.
  Review Price Change History: Check the price change history for the material to understand the last price change date and ensure that your deactivation date is aligned with it.
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the correct procedure, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP administrator for guidance on handling purchase price deactivations.
  System Configuration: If the issue persists, it may be necessary to review the system configuration settings related to purchase price management to ensure they are set up correctly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like ME22N (Change Purchase Order) or ME11 (Create Purchasing Info Record) to manage purchase prices.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Roles and Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to purchase prices in the system.
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.