How To Fix 69068 - Valid-as-from date of item & is before condition date &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 69 - Central Functions of Financial Asset Management

• Message number: 068

• Message text: Valid-as-from date of item & is before condition date &

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 69068 - Valid-as-from date of item & is before condition date & ?

  The SAP error message 69068, which states "Valid-as-from date of item & is before condition date &," typically occurs in the context of pricing conditions in sales documents, such as sales orders or quotations. This error indicates that the validity date of a pricing condition is not aligned with the date of the transaction or the date of the condition being applied.
  Cause:
  
  Date Mismatch: The "Valid-as-from" date of the pricing condition is set to a date that is earlier than the condition date being referenced in the transaction.
  Condition Records: The condition records for pricing may not be set up correctly, leading to a situation where the system cannot find a valid condition for the specified date.
  Document Date: The document date of the sales order or quotation may be set to a date that is outside the range of valid pricing conditions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Condition Records:
  
  Go to the condition records for the relevant pricing condition (using transaction codes like VK13 for display).
  Verify the "Valid-from" and "Valid-to" dates for the condition. Ensure that the "Valid-from" date is not set to a date earlier than the transaction date.
  
  
  
  Adjust Document Date:
  
  If the document date is set incorrectly, adjust it to a date that falls within the valid range of the pricing conditions.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Condition Records:
  
  If necessary, create new condition records with the correct validity dates or update existing ones to ensure they cover the required date range.
  
  
  
  Consult with Pricing Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct pricing conditions or how they should be set up, consult with your pricing or sales team to ensure that the conditions are aligned with business requirements.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like VK11 (Create Condition), VK12 (Change Condition), and VK13 (Display Condition) for managing pricing conditions.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to pricing conditions and sales document processing for more detailed guidance.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify condition records in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 69068 and ensure that your pricing conditions are correctly set up for your sales transactions.