How To Fix FICO1569 - Existing validity period for this condition has not been released

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FICO1 -

• Message number: 569

• Message text: Existing validity period for this condition has not been released

What causes this issue?

You want to create a validity period for a condition that changes a
validity period that has not yet been released for this condition. This
is not possible.

System Response

The system cancels processing.

How to fix this error?

Make sure that the dependent validity period for the condition has been
released.

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 FICO1569 - Existing validity period for this condition has not been released ?

  The SAP error message FICO1569, which states "Existing validity period for this condition has not been released," typically occurs in the context of financial accounting and controlling (FICO) when there is an issue with the validity period of a condition record in pricing or other related areas.
  Cause:
  
  
  Condition Record Not Released: The most common cause of this error is that the condition record associated with a pricing element (like discounts, surcharges, etc.) has not been released for use. This means that the record exists but is not active for the specified validity period.
  
  
  Incorrect Validity Dates: The validity dates set for the condition record may not align with the transaction date, leading to the error.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data related to the condition record, such as missing or incorrect entries.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There could be configuration issues in the pricing procedure or condition types that are causing the system to not recognize the condition record.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Release the Condition Record: 
  
  Go to the transaction code VK11 (Create Condition) or VK12 (Change Condition).
  Enter the relevant condition type and key (like material, customer, etc.).
  Check the validity dates and ensure that the record is released for the required period.
  If it is not released, you can release it by changing the status.
  
  
  
  Check Validity Dates: 
  
  Ensure that the validity dates of the condition record cover the date of the transaction you are trying to process. If the dates are incorrect, adjust them accordingly.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data: 
  
  Check the master data related to the condition record to ensure that all necessary information is correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review: 
  
  If the issue persists, review the configuration settings for the pricing procedure and condition types in the SAP system. Ensure that they are set up correctly to recognize the condition records.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on the specific condition type and its configuration.
  
  
  
  Contact Support: 
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VK11, VK12, VK13 (Display Condition), and V/06 (Maintain Condition Types).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify condition records in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the FICO1569 error message in SAP.