How To Fix J4379 - Header and item for loan have different validity dates

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J4 - External Data Transfer

• Message number: 379

• Message text: Header and item for loan have different validity dates

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J4379 - Header and item for loan have different validity dates ?

  The SAP error message J4379, which states "Header and item for loan have different validity dates," typically occurs in the context of loan processing within the SAP system. This error indicates that there is a mismatch between the validity dates defined at the header level of the loan document and those defined at the item level.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch of Validity Dates: The header of the loan document has a validity date that does not align with the validity dates of the individual loan items. This can happen if the header was created or modified after the items were entered, or if the items were created with different validity dates.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors during the creation or modification of loan documents can lead to inconsistencies in the validity dates.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that enforce strict validation rules regarding the consistency of dates between header and item levels.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Validity Dates: Review the validity dates for both the header and the items of the loan document. Ensure that they are consistent and match each other.
  
  Navigate to the loan document in question and check the header details.
  Then, check each item associated with that loan document to confirm their validity dates.
  
  
  
  Adjust Dates: If you find discrepancies, adjust the validity dates accordingly:
  
  If the header date is correct, update the item dates to match the header.
  Conversely, if the item dates are correct, update the header date to match the items.
  
  
  
  Recreate Document: If the document is too complex or if there are multiple discrepancies, it may be easier to delete the existing loan document and recreate it with consistent validity dates.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's SAP guidelines for specific instructions on handling loan documents and validity dates.
  
  
  Check Configuration: If this issue occurs frequently, it may be worth reviewing the configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure that they align with your business processes.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for loan processing in SAP, such as:
  
  FBL1N: Vendor Line Item Display
  FBL3N: G/L Account Line Item Display
  F-02: General Posting
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  User Roles: Ensure that users have the appropriate roles and permissions to create and modify loan documents, as this can also impact the ability to correct errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the J4379 error and ensure that your loan documents are processed correctly within SAP.