How To Fix /DSD/VC_MESSAGE507 - Validity(Restr.) must not be outside of or equal to "Validity"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /DSD/VC_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 507

• Message text: Validity(Restr.) must not be outside of or equal to "Validity"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /DSD/VC_MESSAGE507 - Validity(Restr.) must not be outside of or equal to "Validity" ?

  The SAP error message /DSD/VC_MESSAGE507 typically occurs in the context of the SAP Direct Store Delivery (DSD) module, particularly when dealing with validity periods for promotions, pricing, or other time-sensitive data. The error indicates that the validity restrictions you are trying to set are either outside of or equal to the main validity period, which is not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Date Range: The start and end dates for the validity restriction you are trying to set do not fall within the main validity period. For example, if the main validity period is from January 1 to January 31, and you try to set a restriction from February 1 to February 5, this will trigger the error.
  Equal Dates: If the start date of the validity restriction is the same as the start date of the main validity period, or if the end date of the validity restriction is the same as the end