How To Fix 5D077 - Enter the first validity period

5D077 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5D - Error Messages for German Infotype Module Pools

• Message number: 077

• Message text: Enter the first validity period

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5D077 - Enter the first validity period ?

  The SAP error message 5D077 ("Enter the first validity period") typically occurs in the context of maintaining master data, such as when you are trying to create or modify a record that requires a validity period but the required fields are not filled in correctly.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Validity Dates: The validity period fields (start date and/or end date) are not filled in or are incorrectly filled.
  Incorrect Data Entry: The dates entered may not be in the correct format or may not make logical sense (e.g., the start date is after the end date).
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that require a validity period for certain types of data, and these settings are not being adhered to.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Check Validity Period Fields: Ensure that you have entered the start date and end