How To Fix 1G661 - Retroactive condition change not possible. New valid-from date: &1

1G661 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1G - BKK: Konditionen

• Message number: 661

• Message text: Retroactive condition change not possible. New valid-from date: &1

What causes this issue?

You want to change a condition with a valid-from date that is outside of
the allowed availability period for retroactive condition changes.

System Response

The system issues an error message.

How to fix this error?

Cancel the change procedure for the present condition and create a new
condition with a valid-from date that is on or after &V1&, and with the
desired condition attributes.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1G661 - Retroactive condition change not possible. New valid-from date: &1 ?

  The SAP error message 1G661 ("Retroactive condition change not possible. New valid-from date: &1") typically occurs in the context of pricing conditions in SAP, particularly when dealing with retroactive changes to pricing conditions in sales documents or purchasing documents.
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when you attempt to change a pricing condition that has already been applied to a document (like a sales order or purchase order) with a new valid-from date that is earlier than the date of the existing condition. SAP does not allow retroactive changes to conditions that have already been processed in documents, as this could lead to inconsistencies in pricing and accounting.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Validity Dates: Review the validity dates of the pricing conditions you are trying to change. Ensure that the new valid-from date is not earlier than the date of the existing condition in the document.
  
  
  Adjust the Valid-From Date: If you