How To Fix WU602 - The starting date for sales price deactivation falls before &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WU - Promotion management messages

• Message number: 602

• Message text: The starting date for sales price deactivation falls before &

What causes this issue?

As the starting date for deactivating sales prices, you entered a date
that falls before the start of the sales period. It is only possible to
deactivate prices within the sales 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 WU602 - The starting date for sales price deactivation falls before & ?

  The SAP error message WU602 indicates that there is an issue with the starting date for deactivating a sales price. Specifically, it suggests that the date you are trying to set for deactivating the sales price is earlier than a certain reference date, which is indicated by the placeholder "&" in the error message.
  Cause:
  
  Date Configuration: The starting date for the sales price deactivation is set to a date that is earlier than the current date or the date of the last active sales price.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a mistake in entering the date, leading to an invalid date range.
  Business Logic: The system may have business rules that prevent deactivation of sales prices before a certain date, which could be related to historical data integrity.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Date: Review the date you are trying to set for deactivating the sales price. Ensure that it is not earlier than the current date or the last active sales price date.
  Adjust the Date: If the date is incorrect, adjust it to a valid date that is on or after the reference date.
  Review Sales Price Records: Look at the sales price records to understand the timeline of active and inactive prices. This can help you determine a valid date for deactivation.
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the rules governing sales price deactivation, consult your organization's SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for clarification.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may be using transaction codes like VK11 (Create Condition) or VK12 (Change Condition) when encountering this error.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to sales prices, as restrictions may also lead to errors.
  Testing in Development: If possible, test the changes in a development or sandbox environment before applying them in production to avoid disruptions.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or consult with an SAP expert for further assistance.