How To Fix IDFIES306 - Specify a valid-to date

IDFIES306 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IDFIES - Message Class for Spain

• Message number: 306

• Message text: Specify a valid-to date

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IDFIES306 - Details

• The SAP error message IDFIES306 "Specify a valid-to date" typically occurs in the context of managing master data, such as in the creation or modification of records in the SAP system. This error indicates that a "valid-to" date has not been specified or that the date provided is not valid.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Valid-To Date: The most common cause is that the user did not enter a valid-to date when creating or updating a record.
  Invalid Date Format: The date format may not match the expected format in the SAP system.
  Logical Errors: The valid-to date may be earlier than the valid-from date, which is logically incorrect.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that require a valid-to date for certain transactions or data entries.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter a Valid-To Date: Ensure that you provide a valid-to date when creating or updating the record. This date should be in the future relative to the valid-from