How To Fix FICO1049 - Valid-to date must be on or after the date of the last usage

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FICO1 -

• Message number: 049

• Message text: Valid-to date must be on or after the date of the last usage

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FICO1049 - Valid-to date must be on or after the date of the last usage ?

  The SAP error message FICO1049, which states "Valid-to date must be on or after the date of the last usage," typically occurs in the context of managing master data, such as vendor or customer records, in the Financial Accounting (FI) and Controlling (CO) modules. This error indicates that the "Valid-to" date you are trying to set for a master record is earlier than the last date the record was used in a transaction.
  Cause:
  
  Last Usage Date: The system has recorded a transaction (e.g., invoice, payment, etc.) that used the master record (vendor, customer, etc.) on a specific date. The "Valid-to" date you are trying to set is before this last usage date.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces this rule to maintain data integrity and ensure that records are not inadvertently made inactive before they are no longer needed for historical transactions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Last Usage Date:
  
  Identify the last usage date of the master record. You can do this by checking the transaction history for the vendor or customer in question.
  Use transaction codes like FK03 (Display Vendor) or FD03 (Display Customer) to view the details of the master record.
  
  
  
  Adjust Valid-to Date:
  
  Set the "Valid-to" date to a date that is on or after the last usage date. This ensures that the record remains valid for all historical transactions.
  
  
  
  Review Transactions:
  
  If necessary, review any recent transactions that may have used the master record to understand why the last usage date is set as it is.
  
  
  
  Consult with Stakeholders:
  
  If you believe the record should be made inactive despite the last usage, consult with relevant stakeholders (e.g., finance team, compliance) to determine if there are any business reasons to override this restriction.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Ensure that any changes made to the master record are documented properly for audit and compliance purposes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing master data, such as:
  
  FK01 / FK02 / FK03 for Vendor Master Data
  FD01 / FD02 / FD03 for Customer Master Data
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or specific guidance related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate authorizations to make changes to master data in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FICO1049 error and successfully update the master record as needed.