How To Fix CRM_GPM_APPLICATION046 - The validity period of '&1' should be within validity period of '&2'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_GPM_APPLICATION - Message class for Grants Program Management Application

• Message number: 046

• Message text: The validity period of '&1' should be within validity period of '&2'

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

The validity period of <ZH>&V1&</> should be within the validity period
of <ZH>&V2&</> which is: <LB>&V3&</> to <LB>&V4&</>.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_GPM_APPLICATION046 - The validity period of '&1' should be within validity period of '&2' ?

  The SAP error message CRM_GPM_APPLICATION046 indicates that there is a conflict in the validity periods of two objects in the system. Specifically, it suggests that the validity period of one object (denoted as '&1') is not within the validity period of another object (denoted as '&2'). This typically occurs in scenarios involving pricing, contracts, or other time-sensitive data in SAP CRM.
  
  Cause:
  
  Overlapping Validity Periods: The validity period of the first object (e.g., a promotion, contract, or pricing condition) is set to a timeframe that does not fall within the validity period of the second object. This can happen if the start date or end date of the first object is outside the range defined by the second object.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry when creating or modifying the objects can lead to mismatched validity periods.
  
  Configuration Issues: In some cases, the configuration settings in the system may not allow for the intended