How To Fix FK222 - Please enter a validity interval in the year

FK222 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FK - Factory calendar

• Message number: 222

• Message text: Please enter a validity interval in the year

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FK222 - Please enter a validity interval in the year ?

  The SAP error message FK222 ("Please enter a validity interval in the year") typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with master data for vendors or customers in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system requires a validity period (start and end dates) for the data being processed, but it has not been provided or is incorrectly formatted.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Validity Dates: The validity interval for the master data (like vendor or customer records) is not specified.
  Incorrect Date Format: The dates entered may not be in the correct format or may not be recognized by the system.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry process, such as omitting the year or entering an invalid year.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Validity Dates: Ensure that you enter both the start and end dates for the validity interval. This can usually be done in the relevant transaction screen where