How To Fix CRD_CUST517 - Effective validities of requirement &1 are not sufficient

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRD_CUST - Credentialing: Messages for Editing Customizing

• Message number: 517

• Message text: Effective validities of requirement &1 are not sufficient

What causes this issue?

The required effective validity for requirement &v1& exceeds the
effective validity defined in Customizing for <ZK>Credentialing</> under
<ZK>Configure Requirements -> Define and Configure Requirements ->
Define Requirements</> (table TCRD_RQMNT).

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?

Check the effective validity of the requirement and that the requirement
is <ZH>at least</> valid for the required period of &v2& to &v3&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRD_CUST517 - Effective validities of requirement &1 are not sufficient ?

  The SAP error message CRD_CUST517, which states "Effective validities of requirement &1 are not sufficient," typically occurs in the context of SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) or SAP Sales and Distribution (SD) when there is an issue with the validity periods of certain requirements or conditions in a pricing procedure or a similar configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Validity Periods: The requirement specified (denoted by &1) may not have valid start and end dates that align with the transaction date or the overall validity of the pricing procedure.
  Missing Configuration: The requirement may not be properly configured in the system, leading to it being ineffective for the current transaction.
  Incorrect Condition Records: The condition records associated with the requirement may not be maintained correctly, leading to a lack of valid entries.
  Transaction Date Issues: The date of the transaction may fall outside the effective validity period of the requirement.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Validity Periods: Review the validity periods of the requirement in the configuration. Ensure that the start and end dates are set correctly and that they encompass the date of the transaction.
  Maintain Condition Records: If the requirement is related to pricing, check the condition records in the relevant transaction (e.g., VK11 for creating condition records) to ensure they are maintained and valid.
  Review Requirement Configuration: Go to the configuration settings for the pricing procedure (transaction code SPRO) and check the settings for the requirement. Ensure that it is correctly defined and active.
  Adjust Transaction Dates: If possible, adjust the transaction date to fall within the valid period of the requirement.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the requirement and its expected configuration.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (for configuration), VK11/VK12 (for condition records), and others depending on your specific needs.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Testing: After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the error does not reoccur and that the pricing or requirement logic works as intended.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in the relevant module.