How To Fix 29533 - & In validity entered, & is not used

29533 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 29 - Bills of Material

• Message number: 533

• Message text: & In validity entered, & is not used

How to fix this error?

If you want to display the where-used list for the entire validity
period, enter the special character "!" at the beginning of the
<LS>Valid from</> and <LS>Valid to</> fields.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 29533 - & In validity entered, & is not used ?

  The SAP error message "29533 & In validity entered, & is not used" typically occurs in the context of master data management, particularly when dealing with validity periods for certain data entries, such as pricing conditions, material master records, or other time-sensitive data.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Invalid Validity Period: The error usually indicates that the validity period you have entered for a specific record is not being recognized or is outside the acceptable range. This could happen if:
  
  The start date is after the end date.
  The validity period overlaps with another existing record that does not allow for such overlap.
  The record is not active or has been deleted.
  
  
  
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from recognizing the validity period.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There might be configuration settings in the system that restrict the use of certain validity periods for specific data types.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Validity Dates: Review the validity dates you have entered.