How To Fix FICO1044 - Valid-from date of the validity period must be after &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FICO1 -

• Message number: 044

• Message text: Valid-from date of the validity period must be after &1

What causes this issue?

You can only change validity periods of a condition if the system has
not used them yet.
For conditions that belong to a condition group type assigned to the
condition group category <ZH>settlement</>, the "last used" date is the
date of the most recent settlement for which they were used for checking
accounts, or the fixing date for time deposit accounts.
For all other conditions (for the condition group categories
"transaction", "events", "card") the "last used" date is the system date
minus one calendar day.
If you want to enter a new validity period or change one that has not
yet been used by the system, the <LS>Valid-From Date</> must not be
after the ?Last Used? date minus one calendar day. The system does not
permit you to make any retroactive changes to transaction and event
charges. Save your data once you have made all the entries and only want
to change these in future.
If you save data in the interim, the system assumes that the condition
group has already been used and only allows you to make changes in the
future.
If a validity period has a time restriction, the <LS>valid-to date</>
cannot be before the "last used" date.

System Response

Error message

How to fix this error?

Change the <LS>Valid-From Date</> of the condition.

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 FICO1044 - Valid-from date of the validity period must be after &1 ?

  The SAP error message FICO1044 indicates that there is an issue with the validity dates in a financial transaction or configuration. Specifically, the error states that the "Valid-from date of the validity period must be after &1," where "&1" represents a date that is likely the end date of a previous validity period or a date that is not in the correct sequence.
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs in the following scenarios:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The valid-from date you are trying to enter is earlier than or the same as an existing valid-to date in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration setting in the financial module that has overlapping validity periods.
  Data Entry Errors: Users may have entered dates incorrectly, leading to conflicts in the validity periods.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FICO1044 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Validity Dates:
  
  Review the existing validity periods in the relevant configuration or transaction. Ensure that the valid-from date you are trying to enter is indeed after the valid-to date of any existing periods.
  
  
  
  Adjust Dates:
  
  If you find that the valid-from date is incorrect, adjust it to a date that is after the existing valid-to date.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If this error arises from a configuration setting (e.g., in pricing, conditions, or master data), check the configuration for any overlapping validity periods and correct them.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on managing validity periods in the relevant module (e.g., FICO, MM, SD).
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making adjustments, test the transaction again to ensure that the error no longer appears.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on where the error occurs, you may need to use specific transaction codes to check or modify the relevant data (e.g., FB50, F-02, OB52 for date ranges).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to validity periods in the system.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in the FICO module for further assistance.