How To Fix 06374 - Please enter a validity period

06374 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 06 -

• Message number: 374

• Message text: Please enter a validity period

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 06374 - Please enter a validity period ?

  The SAP error message 06374, "Please enter a validity period," typically occurs when a user is trying to create or modify a record that requires a validity period (start and end dates), but one or both of these dates have not been provided. This error is common in various SAP modules, such as Material Management (MM), Sales and Distribution (SD), or Human Capital Management (HCM), where validity periods are essential for data integrity and time-based operations.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Validity Dates: The most common cause is that the user has not entered the required start and/or end date for the record they are trying to create or modify.
  Incorrect Field Configuration: The field for entering the validity period may be incorrectly configured or not visible due to user permissions or screen layout settings.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have overlooked the validity period fields while entering data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Validity Dates: Ensure that you enter both