How To Fix BORRT057 - Maintain a validity period from

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BORRT - Messages for regular routes

• Message number: 057

• Message text: Maintain a validity period from

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BORRT057 - Maintain a validity period from ?

  The SAP error message BORRT057 typically indicates that there is an issue with the validity period settings for a particular object or configuration in the system. This error often arises when a user attempts to create or modify a record that requires a validity period, but the necessary fields for defining that period are not filled in correctly.
  Cause:
  The error message BORRT057 usually occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Validity Dates: The validity period fields (such as "From" and "To" dates) are not filled in or are incorrectly filled.
  Incorrect Date Format: The dates provided may not be in the correct format expected by the system.
  Business Rules: The business rules or configurations may require a validity period to be defined for certain objects, and this requirement is not being met.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the BORRT057 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Validity Period Fields:
  
  Navigate to the transaction or screen where the error occurred.
  Ensure that the "From" and "To" date fields are filled in correctly.
  Make sure that the "From" date is earlier than the "To" date.
  
  
  
  Correct Date Format:
  
  Verify that the dates are entered in the correct format as per your system's regional settings (e.g., DD/MM/YYYY or MM/DD/YYYY).
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If you are working with a specific configuration or master data, check the related settings to ensure that a validity period is required and that it is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation or help files related to the specific module you are working with for additional guidance on validity periods.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the records that require a validity period.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context of the error, you may be using various transaction codes (e.g., MM01 for material master, VA01 for sales orders, etc.).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Forums: SAP Community and other user forums can be helpful for finding similar issues faced by other users and their solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the BORRT057 error in your SAP system.