How To Fix FICO1584 - The valid-to date must be on or before &1.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FICO1 -

• Message number: 584

• Message text: The valid-to date must be on or before &1.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FICO1584 - The valid-to date must be on or before &1. ?

  The SAP error message FICO1584, which states "The valid-to date must be on or before &1," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions or master data maintenance in the SAP FICO (Financial Accounting and Controlling) module. This error indicates that the "valid-to" date you are trying to enter is later than the date specified in the error message (represented by &1).
  Cause:
  
  
  Date Validation: The valid-to date you are entering is beyond the allowed date range set in the system. This could be due to:
  
  A configuration setting that restricts the valid-to date to a certain period.
  The date you are trying to enter is after the end of a fiscal year or a specific period that has been closed.
  The date is not aligned with the company's business rules or policies.
  
  
  
  Master Data Issues: If you are trying to maintain master data (like vendor or customer records), the valid-to date may be set incorrectly based on existing records or business rules.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Date: Verify the valid-to date you are trying to enter. Ensure that it is not later than the date indicated in the error message.
  
  
  Adjust the Date: If the valid-to date is indeed incorrect, adjust it to a date that is on or before the specified date in the error message.
  
  
  Review Configuration: If you believe the date should be valid, check the configuration settings in the SAP system. This may involve:
  
  Reviewing the fiscal year settings.
  Checking any date-related validations in the configuration of the relevant module.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to your organization's SAP documentation or guidelines to understand the rules governing valid-to dates for the specific transaction or master data you are working with.
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches related to this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help in troubleshooting, such as:
  
  SE11 for data dictionary to check table structures.
  SE37 for function modules that may be involved in the validation process.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the data you are working with.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.