How To Fix J3097 - Validity date of condition header missing (account: & , &)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J3 - Dialog Messages for Data Pool Entry Transactions

• Message number: 097

• Message text: Validity date of condition header missing (account: & , &)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J3097 - Validity date of condition header missing (account: & , &) ?

  The SAP error message J3097, which states "Validity date of condition header missing (account: & , &)", typically occurs in the context of pricing conditions in SAP, particularly when dealing with condition records in pricing procedures. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a valid date for the condition header, which is necessary for the pricing determination process.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Validity Dates: The condition record for the pricing condition does not have a defined validity date. This can happen if the condition record was created without specifying the start and/or end date.
  Incorrect Configuration: The pricing procedure may not be correctly configured to handle the conditions associated with the account.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or transaction data that lead to the absence of a valid condition record.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Condition Records:
  
  Go to the transaction code VK11 (Create Condition) or VK12 (Change Condition) to check the condition records for the relevant pricing condition.
  Ensure that the validity dates (start date and end date) are correctly set for the condition records.
  
  
  
  Review Pricing Procedure:
  
  Check the pricing procedure assigned to the sales document or purchasing document. Ensure that the condition types are correctly configured and that they reference valid condition records.
  
  
  
  Maintain Validity Dates:
  
  If you find that the condition records are missing validity dates, you can create or update them to include the necessary dates.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the master data (such as customer master, material master, etc.) is correctly maintained and that it aligns with the pricing conditions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the pricing conditions and their configuration.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  VK11, VK12, VK13 (for creating, changing, and displaying condition records).
  V/06 (for maintaining condition types).
  
  
  
  Pricing Procedure: 
  
  The pricing procedure is defined in the configuration and determines how prices are calculated based on various conditions.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Support: 
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the J3097 error message in SAP.