What is validity start date in SAP LO-RFM - S/4HANA Retail & Fashion Management?

SAP Term: validity start date

• Component: LO-RFM

• Component Name: S/4HANA Retail & Fashion Management

• Description: The date on which the validity period begins.

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• Key Concepts: 
  The validity start date is a field in the LO-RFM S/4HANA Retail & Fashion Management component that indicates when a particular item or document is valid. It is used to control the validity of items and documents in the system. For example, a validity start date can be used to indicate when a particular item or document should be available for use. 
  
  How to Use It: 
  The validity start date can be set in the LO-RFM S/4HANA Retail & Fashion Management component. To do this, open the item or document in question and select the “Validity Start Date” field. Enter the desired date and save the changes. The item or document will then be valid from that date onwards. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to ensure that the validity start date is set correctly, as it will determine when an item or document can be used. If the date is set too far in the future, it may not be available when needed. Conversely, if it is set too far in the past, it may become invalid before it is used. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The validity start date is related to other fields such as validity end date and expiration date. The validity end date indicates when an item or document should no longer be valid, while the expiration date indicates when an item or document should be removed from the system.