How To Fix /INCMD/MSG380 - Value maintained for validity date usage flag in header is incorrect

/INCMD/MSG380 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /INCMD/MSG -

• Message number: 380

• Message text: Value maintained for validity date usage flag in header is incorrect

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /INCMD/MSG380 - Value maintained for validity date usage flag in header is incorrect ?

  The SAP error message /INCMD/MSG380 indicates that there is an issue with the validity date usage flag in the header of a document or transaction. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or similar modules where date management is crucial.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The validity date usage flag in the document header is set to a value that is not acceptable or does not match the expected configuration.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a manual entry error where the validity date usage flag is incorrectly set.
  Inconsistent Data: The data in the header may not align with the data in the line items or other related components, leading to a mismatch.
  System Settings: The system settings or parameters related to date handling may not be configured correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the