How To Fix FKKVT_INVALID124 - Valid from time must be before "Valid to" time (item &1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKKVT_INVALID - Error category "invalid"

• Message number: 124

• Message text: Valid from time must be before "Valid to" time (item &1)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKVT_INVALID124 - Valid from time must be before "Valid to" time (item &1) ?

  The SAP error message FKKVT_INVALID124 indicates that there is an issue with the validity period of a specific item in the context of contract management or billing. Specifically, the error states that the "Valid from" date must be before the "Valid to" date for the item in question.
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when:
  
  The "Valid from" date is set to a date that is equal to or later than the "Valid to" date.
  There may be a data entry error where the dates were incorrectly inputted.
  The system is trying to process a contract or billing item that has an invalid date range.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Dates: 
  
  Go to the relevant transaction or document where the error occurred.
  Review the "Valid from" and "Valid to" dates for the item indicated by &1 in the error message.
  Ensure that the "Valid from" date is earlier than the "Valid to" date.
  
  
  
  Correct the Dates:
  
  If you find that the dates are incorrect, update the "Valid from" date to a date that is earlier than the "Valid to" date.
  Save the changes and try to process the document again.
  
  
  
  Review Related Items:
  
  If the item is part of a larger contract or billing document, check other related items to ensure that their validity periods are also correct and do not overlap in a way that would cause conflicts.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct dates to use, consult your organization's documentation or policies regarding contract validity periods.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking and correcting the dates, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on your SAP version, you may be using transaction codes like FK01, FK02, or FBL1N to manage vendor accounts or contracts.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate permissions to make changes to the contract or billing items.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FKKVT_INVALID124 error and ensure that your validity dates are correctly set.