How To Fix JBDVT049 - No validity date was specified for condition header

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: JBDVT - Messages for Variable Transaction

• Message number: 049

• Message text: No validity date was specified for condition header

What causes this issue?

The maintenance of the condition header requires a validity period. The
date has not been specified for variable transaction &V1& inr company
code &V2&.

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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message JBDVT049 - No validity date was specified for condition header ?

  The SAP error message JBDVT049 indicates that there is a missing validity date for a condition header in the context of condition records, typically related to pricing or discounts in sales and distribution (SD) or materials management (MM) modules. This error can occur when you are trying to create or modify condition records without specifying the necessary validity dates.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Validity Dates: The most common cause of this error is that the validity start and/or end dates for the condition record have not been specified.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the condition types or the pricing procedure that require validity dates.
  Data Entry Error: During the creation or modification of condition records, the user may have overlooked entering the validity dates.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the JBDVT049 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Condition Records:
  
  Go to the transaction code related to condition records (e.g., VK11 for creating or VK12 for changing).
  Ensure that you enter the validity start date and end date for the condition record.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If you have access to configuration settings, check the condition type settings in the pricing procedure to ensure that validity dates are required and correctly configured.
  Use transaction code SPRO to navigate to the relevant configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Data Entry:
  
  When entering data, make sure to fill in all mandatory fields, including the validity dates. If you are using a template or copying records, ensure that the validity dates are not left blank.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to condition records and pricing procedures for additional guidance on required fields.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the creation or modification of the condition record again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VK11, VK12, VK13 (for condition records) and SPRO (for configuration).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify condition records, as lack of permissions can sometimes lead to unexpected errors.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in the relevant module.