How To Fix 6D691 - The Valid From date is only applicable between &1 and &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 6D - Real Estate Messages

• Message number: 691

• Message text: The Valid From date is only applicable between &1 and &2

What causes this issue?

You have entered a date that is outside the current contract term of
&V1& to &V2&.

System Response

The entry is accepted. However, for rent adjustments the system will
only use adjustment data whose validity is within the current contract
term.

How to fix this error?

Change the date if necessary.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 6D691 - The Valid From date is only applicable between &1 and &2 ?

  The SAP error message 6D691 ("The Valid From date is only applicable between &1 and &2") typically occurs when you are trying to enter a date that is outside the allowed range for a specific transaction or data entry in SAP. This error is often related to master data maintenance, such as in the context of material master records, vendor master records, or other similar data structures.
  Cause:
  The error indicates that the "Valid From" date you are trying to enter is not within the permissible range defined by the system. The placeholders &1 and &2 represent the start and end dates, respectively, that are valid for the data you are trying to maintain. This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: You may have entered a date that is either too early or too late compared to the defined valid date range.
  Configuration Settings: The date range may be configured in the system settings, and the date you are trying to enter does not comply with these settings.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be existing records that conflict with the date you are trying to enter.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Valid Date Range: Look at the error message to identify the valid date range (the values of &1 and &2). Ensure that the date you are trying to enter falls within this range.
  
  
  Adjust the Date: If the date you entered is outside the valid range, modify it to a date that is within the specified limits.
  
  
  Review Configuration: If you believe the date range should be different, consult with your SAP administrator or configuration team to review the settings that define the valid date range for the specific data you are working with.
  
  
  Check Existing Records: If applicable, check for existing records that may have a conflicting date. You may need to adjust or delete these records if they are causing the issue.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the specific context of the error, refer to SAP documentation or help resources related to the specific module you are working in (e.g., Material Management, Sales and Distribution).
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may be using transaction codes like MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), or similar transactions for other master data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to the data you are working with, as restrictions may also lead to errors.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.