How To Fix 61469 - Validity period end lies after version validity date &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 61 - Fehlermeldungen fuer Bedarfsplanung

• Message number: 469

• Message text: Validity period end lies after version validity date &

What causes this issue?

The end of the runtime cannot lie after the end of the validity
period of the production version. It is possible that you have not
entered a runtime 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?

Select a runtime end that lies within the validity period of the
production version.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 61469 - Validity period end lies after version validity date & ?

  The SAP error message 61469, "Validity period end lies after version validity date," typically occurs in the context of maintaining master data, such as material master records, customer master records, or vendor master records. This error indicates that the end date of a validity period you are trying to set for a specific record exceeds the version validity date of that record.
  Cause:
  
  Version Validity Date: Each master data record in SAP has a version validity date that defines the period during which the record is considered valid. If you attempt to set a validity period that extends beyond this date, SAP will throw this error.
  Incorrect Date Entry: The end date you are trying to enter for the validity period may be incorrectly set to a date that is later than the version validity date.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Version Validity Date:
  
  Navigate to the relevant master data record (e.g., material, customer, vendor).
  Check the version validity date to understand the valid range for the record.
  
  
  
  Adjust Validity Period:
  
  Modify the end date of the validity period you are trying to set so that it does not exceed the version validity date.
  Ensure that the start date and end date of the validity period are within the range defined by the version validity date.
  
  
  
  Change Version Validity Date (if applicable):
  
  If it is necessary to extend the validity period, consider changing the version validity date of the record, if your business process allows for it. This may require appropriate authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines related to the master data you are working with.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the type of master data, you may use different transaction codes (e.g., MM01 for material master, XD01 for customer master).
  Data Maintenance: Ensure that you are following the correct procedures for maintaining master data in SAP, including understanding the implications of validity periods and versioning.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the master data records.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 61469 and successfully maintain the master data in SAP.