How To Fix CFV020 - Cannot determine validity period; end date &1 is before start date &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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

What causes this issue?

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.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Specify a start date that is before end date &V1&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 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 period fields (start date and end date).
  Verify that the end date is not earlier than the start date.
  
  
  
  Correct the Dates:
  
  If you find that the end date is indeed before the start date, correct the dates to ensure that the end date is on or after the start date.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: If the error persists, perform a consistency check on the data to ensure there are no other related issues.
  
  
  Review Data Imports: If the data was imported from an external source, review the import file for any discrepancies in the date fields.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the correct dates, consult the relevant documentation or business rules that govern the validity periods for the specific object.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the object type, you may use different transaction codes to access and modify the data (e.g., MM02 for material master, XD02 for customer master).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the master data.
  Testing: After making corrections, test the changes in a development or quality environment before applying them to production.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CFV020 error and ensure that the validity periods are correctly set up in your SAP system.