How To Fix /ACCGO/MCK_MAINT305 - Valid on should always be less than or equal to effective to date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ACCGO/MCK_MAINT -

• Message number: 305

• Message text: Valid on should always be less than or equal to effective to date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ACCGO/MCK_MAINT305 - Valid on should always be less than or equal to effective to date ?

  The SAP error message /ACCGO/MCK_MAINT305 Valid on should always be less than or equal to effective to date typically occurs in the context of maintaining master data or configuration settings in the SAP system, particularly in the area of financial accounting or controlling.
  Cause:
  This error message indicates that there is a validation issue with the date fields in the data you are trying to maintain. Specifically, it means that the "Valid on" date you have entered is later than the "Effective to" date. In other words, the system expects the "Valid on" date to be less than or equal to the "Effective to" date, but the data you provided does not meet this requirement.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Check the Dates: Review the "Valid on" and "Effective to" dates in the data you are trying to maintain. Ensure that the "Valid on" date is not later than the "Effective to" date.
  
  
  Adjust the Dates: If the "Valid on" date is indeed later than the "Effective to" date, you will need to either:
  
  Change the "Valid on" date to be earlier than or equal to the "Effective to" date.
  Change the "Effective to" date to be later than or equal to the "Valid on" date, if that aligns with your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Re-enter the Data: After making the necessary adjustments, re-enter the data and try to save it again.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the correct dates to use, consult your organization's documentation or reach out to a colleague or supervisor who is familiar with the data maintenance process.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional context or solutions for this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with the transaction codes related to the area you are working in (e.g., transaction codes for maintaining master data).
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the data in question.
  Testing: If you are working in a development or test environment, consider testing your changes there before applying them to the production environment.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully maintain the data in SAP.