How To Fix 65220 - The valid-from date already exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 65 - Securities class data

• Message number: 220

• Message text: The valid-from date already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 65220 - The valid-from date already exists ?

  The SAP error message 65220, "The valid-from date already exists," typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a record (such as a pricing condition, master data, or other time-dependent data) that has a valid-from date that overlaps with an existing record. This means that there is already a record in the system with the same valid-from date, which causes a conflict.
  Cause:
  
  Overlapping Valid-From Dates: You are attempting to enter a valid-from date that is already in use by another record.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the date you are trying to enter, such as a typo or misunderstanding of the date format.
  Incorrect Record Deletion: If a record was deleted or modified incorrectly, it may leave behind a conflict with the valid-from date.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Records: Review the existing records for the same object (e.g., pricing conditions, master data) to see if there is already a record with the same valid-from date. You can do this by using transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to view the relevant database tables.
  
  
  Adjust Valid-From Date: If you find that the valid-from date you are trying to enter is already in use, you will need to choose a different date that does not conflict with existing records.
  
  
  Modify or Delete Conflicting Records: If the existing record is no longer needed, you may consider modifying or deleting it, provided that this action is appropriate and does not affect other business processes.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the implications of changing or deleting records, consult your SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes: Depending on the context of the error, you may need to use specific transaction codes to manage the records, such as:
  
  VK11/VK12 for pricing conditions
  MM01/MM02 for material master data
  BP for business partner data
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message.
  Transaction Logs: Review transaction logs to understand the sequence of actions that led to the error.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify the records in question.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 65220 and successfully manage your records in SAP.