Message type: E = Error
Message class: CFV - Message Class for Production Versions
Message number: 020
Message text: Cannot determine validity period; end date &1 is before start date &2
You want to define a validity period for the
<DS:GLOS.3526C38DAFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>production version</>. You
therefore entered date &V2& as the validity start date. However, this
date is after date &V1& that you specified as the end of the validity
period.
The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.
Specify a start date that is before end date &V1&.
Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.
CFV020
- Cannot determine validity period; end date &1 is before start date &2 ?The SAP error message CFV020 indicates that there is an issue with the validity period of a certain object, typically in the context of master data or configuration settings. The error specifically states that the end date is before the start date, which is logically incorrect and prevents the system from processing the data.
Cause: The error occurs when: The end date of a validity period is set to a date that is earlier than the start date. This can happen due to manual data entry errors, incorrect data imports, or issues in the configuration of validity periods for master data (like materials, customers, vendors, etc.).
Solution: To resolve the CFV020 error, you can follow these steps: Identify the Object: Determine which object (e.g., material, customer, vendor) is causing the error. The error message usually provides the relevant details. Check Validity Dates: Navigate to the relevant transaction or master data screen where the object is maintained. Look for the validity
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