How To Fix IQ013 - Parameter 'valid from' (valfr) has value &1

IQ013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IQ -

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Parameter 'valid from' (valfr) has value &1

What causes this issue?

The allowed values in the interval are <LS>0 - 99991231235959</>.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IQ013 - Parameter 'valid from' (valfr) has value &1 ?

  The SAP error message IQ013, which states "Parameter 'valid from' (valfr) has value &1," typically occurs in the context of SAP's IS-U (Industry Solution for Utilities) module, particularly when dealing with master data related to contracts, installations, or other utility-related entities.
  
  Cause:
  The error message indicates that the "valid from" date (valfr) for a particular record is set to a value that is not acceptable or is outside the expected range. This could happen due to several reasons, such as:
  
  Incorrect Date Format: The date might be in an incorrect format or not recognized by the system.
  Date Out of Range: The date might be set to a future date that is not allowed or a past date that is not valid for the current context.
  Missing Data: The record might be incomplete, leading to the system not being able to process the "valid from" date correctly.
  
  Configuration Issues: There might be configuration settings in the