How To Fix 1F037 - Validity period set by system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1F - BKK: Beziehungen

• Message number: 037

• Message text: Validity period set by system

What causes this issue?

You entered no or an incorrect time period.

System Response

The program has determined and set the time period or corrected the
incorrect entry.

How to fix this error?

If you want to enter a different time period to change the wrong one,
you cannot do this here (on the initial screen).
To change the time period you have to call up hierarchy maintenance in
change mode and enter the 'old' time period on the initial screen or
select it via the F4 help.
You see the hierarchy for this time period on the following screen and
here, using the function 'Change interval', you can change the time
period of this hierarchy.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1F037 - Validity period set by system ?

  The SAP error message 1F037 ("Validity period set by system") typically occurs in the context of managing master data, such as in the Material Master or Customer Master records. This error indicates that the validity period for a certain data record has been set by the system, and the user is attempting to make changes that are not allowed due to this restriction.
  Cause:
  
  System-Defined Validity Period: The system has defined a validity period for the data record, which restricts changes outside of this period.
  Data Consistency: This is often a measure to ensure data consistency and integrity, preventing users from making changes that could lead to inconsistencies in reporting or processing.
  Configuration Settings: The error may also arise from specific configuration settings in the SAP system that enforce validity periods for certain types of data.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Validity Dates: Review the validity dates of the record you are trying to modify. Ensure that the changes you are attempting to make fall within the allowed validity period.
  Adjust Validity Period: If you need to change the validity period, you may need to do so through the appropriate transaction (e.g., MM02 for Material Master) and ensure that you have the necessary authorizations.
  Consult with Configuration Team: If the validity period needs to be adjusted for a broader set of records, consult with your SAP configuration team to understand the settings and whether they can be modified.
  Use Change Documents: If applicable, check if there are change documents that can provide insight into why the validity period is set as it is.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the data record.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to master data management include:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for the specific module you are working with (e.g., MM for Materials Management, SD for Sales and Distribution) to understand how validity periods are managed.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.