How To Fix 5E350 - Reduction start date is not within the method validity area

5E350 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5E - Error messages for Spanish infotypes module pools

• Message number: 350

• Message text: Reduction start date is not within the method validity area

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5E350 - Reduction start date is not within the method validity area ?

  The SAP error message 5E350 ("Reduction start date is not within the method validity area") typically occurs in the context of SAP's Flexible Real Estate Management (RE-FX) module or similar areas where reduction methods are applied, such as in lease management or contract management.
  
  Cause:
  This error indicates that the date you are trying to use as the start date for a reduction (e.g., a rent reduction or discount) does not fall within the validity period defined for the reduction method you are using. Each reduction method has specific validity dates, and if the start date you are entering is outside of this range, the system will trigger this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Validity Dates:
  
  Go to the configuration or master data for the reduction method you are using.
  Verify the validity period (start and end dates) of the reduction method. Ensure that the date you are trying