How To Fix D9601 - Validity date &1 is different from generation date &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: D9 - Environment Management System

• Message number: 601

• Message text: Validity date &1 is different from generation date &2

What causes this issue?

When creating a report on your system you have specified a validity date
being different from the generation date.

System Response

The report is created with the substance data valid at the validity date
&V1&.
This may cause the following effects:
Validity date in the past: On the report with the highest version the
newest substance data is not considered.
Validity date in the future: On the report only substance data is
considered which was maintained until the generation date.

How to fix this error?

If no reports having a validity date in the past should be created you
have to set in your system the environment parameter
REPORT_CREATE_IN_PAST_ALLOWED to an empty value.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message D9601 - Validity date &1 is different from generation date &2 ?

  The SAP error message D9601, which states "Validity date &1 is different from generation date &2," typically occurs in the context of master data management, particularly when dealing with validity periods for certain data records, such as pricing conditions, material master data, or other time-sensitive data.
  Cause:
  This error arises when there is a mismatch between the validity date of a record and the date on which the record was generated or last updated. Specifically, it indicates that the validity date (the date from which the record is considered valid) does not align with the generation date (the date the record was created or modified). This can happen due to:
  
  Manual Data Entry Errors: Users may have entered an incorrect validity date.
  Data Migration Issues: During data uploads or migrations, the validity dates may not have been set correctly.
  System Configuration Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the configuration of the system that affect how dates are handled.
  Time Zone Differences: If the system is set up to handle multiple time zones, discrepancies may arise.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the D9601 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Validity Dates: Review the validity date of the record in question and ensure it is set correctly. Compare it with the generation date to identify discrepancies.
  
  
  Update the Record: If the validity date is incorrect, update it to match the generation date or adjust the generation date to align with the intended validity period.
  
  
  Review Data Migration Processes: If this error occurred after a data migration, review the migration scripts or processes to ensure that validity dates are being set correctly.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Check SAP documentation or notes related to the specific module you are working with for any known issues or additional guidance.
  
  
  System Configuration: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team to ensure that the system settings are correct and that there are no underlying configuration issues.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, test the process again to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may need to use specific transaction codes to access the relevant data records (e.g., ME13 for viewing purchasing info records, or MM03 for material master data).
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles: Ensure that users have the appropriate roles and permissions to make changes to the data records in question.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the D9601 error and implement a solution to resolve it.