/ATL/ASSET200 - Future validity date is earlier than or on the current validity date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ATL/ASSET -

• Message number: 200

• Message text: Future validity date is earlier than or on the current validity date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ATL/ASSET200 - Future validity date is earlier than or on the current validity date ?

  The SAP error message /ATL/ASSET200 indicates that there is an issue with the validity dates of an asset in the Asset Accounting module. Specifically, the error states that the future validity date you are trying to enter is either earlier than or the same as the current validity date. This typically occurs when you are trying to make changes to an asset master record or when processing transactions related to asset management.
  Cause:
  
  Date Configuration: The future validity date you are trying to set is not valid because it is either in the past or is the same as the current date.
  Transaction Timing: You may be trying to post a transaction that requires a future date, but the system is interpreting it as being invalid due to the current date settings.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may have been a mistake in entering the dates, leading to the error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Dates: Verify the dates you are entering. Ensure that the future validity date is indeed later than the current validity date.
  Adjust Dates: If you find that the future validity date is incorrect, adjust it to a valid date that is after the current date.
  Review Asset Master Data: Go to the asset master record and check the validity dates. Make sure that the current validity date is set correctly and that any future dates are also valid.
  Transaction Type: Ensure that the transaction you are trying to perform is appropriate for the asset's current status and validity dates.
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the correct dates to use, refer to your organization's asset management policies or consult with a colleague who is knowledgeable about asset accounting in SAP.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as AS01 (Create Asset), AS02 (Change Asset), and AS03 (Display Asset) to manage asset records effectively.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to asset records, as restrictions may also lead to errors.
  Training and Documentation: If you are new to SAP Asset Accounting, consider undergoing training or reviewing documentation to better understand how to manage asset records and validity dates.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully manage the asset records in SAP.