/GSINS/ID_BR014 - Valid Upto date should not be less than today's date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /GSINS/ID_BR -

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Valid Upto date should not be less than today's date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /GSINS/ID_BR014 - Valid Upto date should not be less than today's date ?

  The SAP error message /GSINS/ID_BR014 Valid Upto date should not be less than today's date typically occurs in the context of managing master data, particularly in the area of material management or inventory management. This error indicates that the "Valid Upto" date for a specific record (such as a material, vendor, or customer) is set to a date that is earlier than the current date, which is not allowed.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The "Valid Upto" date was manually entered or imported incorrectly, resulting in a date that is in the past.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, the dates may not have been correctly adjusted to fit the current date context.
  System Configuration: There may be specific configurations or validations in place that enforce this rule, and the data does not comply with those rules.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Update the Valid Upto Date:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction or master data record in SAP.
  Locate the "Valid Upto" field and update it to a date that is equal to or greater than today's date.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  If this error occurs during a bulk upload or data migration, review the source data for any incorrect dates and correct them before re-uploading.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If you have access, check the configuration settings related to the validity dates in the relevant module (e.g., Material Management, Vendor Management).
  Ensure that the validation rules are appropriate for your business processes.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on managing validity dates in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists or if you are unsure about making changes, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or a consultant for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may be using transaction codes like MM02 (Change Material), MK02 (Change Vendor), or others related to master data management.
  Date Formats: Ensure that the date format used in your SAP system matches the expected format to avoid any misinterpretation of the date values.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the master data records.
  
  By addressing the root cause of the error and ensuring that the "Valid Upto" date is set correctly, you should be able to resolve this issue effectively.