How To Fix CRD_CUST521 - Effective validities of requirement type &2 are not sufficient

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 521

• Message text: Effective validities of requirement type &2 are not sufficient

What causes this issue?

Requirement &v1& is assigned to requirement type &v2& from &v3& to &v4&.
However the validity of requirement type &v2& does <ZH>not</> cover the
required 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?

In Customizing for <ZK>Credentialing</> under<ZK> Configure Requirements
-> Basic Settings -> Configure Requirement Types</>, check requirement
type &v2&.
Check that requirement type &v2& was created with the effective validity
01/01/1900 to 12/31/9999 (=>maximum validity).
Alternatively you can assign another valid requirement type in
Customizing under <ZK>Configure Requirements -> Define and Configure
Requirements -> Define Requirements </>to requirement &v1&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRD_CUST521 - Effective validities of requirement type &2 are not sufficient ?

  The SAP error message CRD_CUST521 indicates that there is an issue with the effective validities of a requirement type in the context of customer relationship management (CRM) or sales and distribution (SD) processes. This error typically arises when the system cannot find a valid configuration or requirement type that meets the criteria for the transaction you are trying to execute.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Requirement Type: The requirement type specified in the error message (&2) may not be correctly configured or may not have valid effective dates.
  Missing Validity Period: The requirement type may not have a defined validity period that encompasses the date of the transaction.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to the requirement type in the customizing settings of SAP.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the master data or transaction data that are causing the requirement type to be deemed invalid.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Requirement Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the customizing settings in SAP (Transaction SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant area for requirement types (e.g., Sales and Distribution or CRM).
  Verify that the requirement type &2 is correctly configured and has valid effective dates.
  
  
  
  Review Validity Period:
  
  Ensure that the requirement type has a defined validity period that includes the date of the transaction you are trying to process.
  If necessary, adjust the validity dates to include the required period.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Review the master data associated with the transaction (e.g., customer master, material master) to ensure that all necessary data is complete and accurate.
  Look for any missing or incorrect entries that could affect the requirement type.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on requirement types and their configurations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and data, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (Customizing), SE11 (Data Dictionary), or SE80 (Object Navigator) to investigate and modify configurations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the CRD_CUST521 error message in SAP.