How To Fix 61468 - Validity period end is smaller than validity period start

61468 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 61 - Fehlermeldungen fuer Bedarfsplanung

• Message number: 468

• Message text: Validity period end is smaller than validity period start

What causes this issue?

The run-time end lies before the run-time start or you have not entered
a date for the run-time end.

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?

Enter a valid value.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 61468 - Validity period end is smaller than validity period start ?

  The SAP error message 61468, which states "Validity period end is smaller than validity period start," typically occurs when there is an inconsistency in the date ranges defined for a particular object, such as a pricing condition, master data, or other time-sensitive entries in the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when the end date of a validity period is set to a date that is earlier than the start date. This can happen due to:
  
  Data Entry Error: A user may have mistakenly entered the end date before the start date.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, the validity periods may not have been correctly set.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect settings in the configuration of the relevant module may lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Validity Dates:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction or master data record where the error occurred.
  Review the validity period fields (start