How To Fix 5C755 - No validity periods available

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5C - HR: Messages for Switzerland

• Message number: 755

• Message text: No validity periods available

What causes this issue?

No method types for current combination of value type, method type and
employee grouping found.
To define methods and to be able to execute, at least one method
variant is required.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Create at least one method type.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5C755 - No validity periods available ?

  The SAP error message 5C755: No validity periods available typically occurs in the context of managing master data, particularly when dealing with validity periods for certain data records, such as pricing conditions, material master data, or other time-dependent data.
  Cause:
  The error indicates that the system is unable to find any valid time periods for the data you are trying to access or manipulate. This can happen for several reasons:
  
  
  Missing Validity Periods: The data record you are trying to access does not have any defined validity periods. This could be due to incorrect data entry or configuration.
  
  
  Incorrect Date Range: The date you are trying to use falls outside the defined validity periods for the data record.
  
  
  Data Deletion: The validity periods may have been deleted or not created properly in the system.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the relevant module or master data settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Validity Periods:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction (e.g., for pricing conditions, use transaction VK13).
  Check if there are any validity periods defined for the record you are trying to access.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Validity Periods:
  
  If no validity periods exist, you may need to create them. Ensure that the start and end dates are correctly set.
  If the validity periods are incorrect, update them to include the necessary date ranges.
  
  
  
  Review Date Input:
  
  Ensure that the date you are using in your transaction is within the range of the defined validity periods.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the relevant SAP documentation or help files for the specific module you are working with to understand how validity periods are managed.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If you suspect a configuration issue, consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team to ensure that the settings are correct.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may use various transaction codes to check or manage validity periods, such as VK13 for pricing conditions, MM03 for material master data, etc.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view or modify the data in question.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.