How To Fix FICO1040 - &2: Validity period already used until &1; change not possible

FICO1040 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FICO1 -

• Message number: 040

• Message text: &2: Validity period already used until &1; change not possible

What causes this issue?

You want to edit a validity period that is already being used. The
system interprets a condition as being in use if the condition has at
least one validity period that has been used in application processes
(such as settlement and account).

System Response

The system does not allow you to make any changes.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FICO1040 - &2: Validity period already used until &1; change not possible ?

  The SAP error message FICO1040 indicates that there is an attempt to change a validity period in a financial document or configuration that has already been utilized. This typically occurs in the context of financial accounting (FI) or controlling (CO) modules when trying to modify a record that is already in use.
  
  Cause:
  
  Used Validity Period: The validity period you are trying to change has already been used in transactions or postings. This means that the system has already recorded data that falls within this period, making it impossible to alter the period without affecting the integrity of the data.
  Configuration Settings: The error may also arise from specific configuration settings in the system that prevent changes to already utilized periods.
  Document Status: The document or record you are trying to modify may be in a status that does not allow changes.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Usage: Verify if there are any transactions or postings that have been