How To Fix WU597 - The start date for purchase price deactivation falls after &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WU - Promotion management messages

• Message number: 597

• Message text: The start date for purchase price deactivation falls after &

What causes this issue?

As the starting date for deactivating purchase prices, you entered a
date that falls after the end of the purchasing 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 WU597 - The start date for purchase price deactivation falls after & ?

  The SAP error message WU597 indicates that there is an issue with the timing of the deactivation of a purchase price in the system. Specifically, the error message states that the start date for the deactivation of the purchase price falls after a specified date (represented by the "&" symbol in the message). This typically means that the system is trying to deactivate a purchase price that is still valid or has not yet reached its expiration date.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The start date for the deactivation of the purchase price is set to a date that is later than the current date or the date of the transaction.
  Active Purchase Price: The purchase price you are trying to deactivate is still active and has not yet expired.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that are not aligned with the intended business processes.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Dates: Review the start date for the deactivation of the purchase price. Ensure that it is set to a date that is earlier than or equal to the current date or the date of the transaction.
  Adjust Deactivation Date: If the deactivation date is incorrect, adjust it to a valid date that reflects when you want the purchase price to be deactivated.
  Review Purchase Price Validity: Check the validity of the purchase price you are trying to deactivate. Ensure that it is indeed the correct price and that it is currently active.
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the correct process for deactivating purchase prices, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP administrator or support team for guidance.
  Transaction Logs: Review transaction logs or change logs to see if there have been any recent changes that might have affected the purchase price or its deactivation.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error message or provide additional context.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME22N (Change Purchase Order) or ME23N (Display Purchase Order) to manage purchase prices effectively.
  User Roles and Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to purchase prices in the system.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to escalate the matter to your SAP support team for further investigation.