How To Fix JB077 - Date of condition item & / & before validity of condition header &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: JB - General Message Class for IS-B (Development Class JBD)

• Message number: 077

• Message text: Date of condition item & / & before validity of condition header &

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Go to sub-area <zh>conditions</> and correct the erroneous entry.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message JB077 - Date of condition item & / & before validity of condition header & ?

  The SAP error message JB077 indicates that there is a mismatch between the validity dates of a condition item and its corresponding condition header. Specifically, it means that the date of the condition item is earlier than the validity date of the condition header, which is not allowed in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Date Mismatch: The condition item has a validity date that is not within the range of the condition header's validity dates.
  Incorrect Configuration: The condition records may have been incorrectly configured, leading to invalid date ranges.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a manual entry error when creating or updating the condition records.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Validity Dates: Review the validity dates of both the condition header and the condition item. Ensure that the date of the condition item falls within the validity period of the condition header.
  Adjust Dates: If the condition item’s date is incorrect, update it to fall within the valid range. This can be done in the condition maintenance transaction (e.g., using transaction code VK11 or VK12).
  Review Condition Records: If there are multiple condition records, ensure that all related records are consistent and correctly configured.
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the validity periods or how to adjust them, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  VK11 - Create Condition
  VK12 - Change Condition
  VK13 - Display Condition
  
  
  Condition Types: Understand the specific condition type you are working with, as different condition types may have different rules regarding validity.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this issue or provide additional guidance.
  Testing: After making changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the JB077 error and ensure that your condition records are correctly configured.