How To Fix JBDVT118 - Condition header date &1 is before the start of the first value maint.

JBDVT118 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: JBDVT - Messages for Variable Transaction

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Condition header date &1 is before the start of the first value maint.

What causes this issue?

Condition header date &V1& for variable transaction &V2& in company
code &V3& falls before the beginning of the first value maintenance.

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 JBDVT118 - Condition header date &1 is before the start of the first value maint. ?

  The SAP error message JBDVT118 indicates that there is an issue with the condition header date in relation to the value maintenance period. Specifically, it means that the date specified in the condition header is before the start date of the first value maintenance record for that condition type.
  
  Cause:
  
  Date Mismatch: The condition header date you are trying to use is earlier than the start date of the first value maintenance record. This can happen if you are trying to create or change a condition record with a date that is not valid based on the existing records.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the condition records may not be set up correctly, leading to discrepancies in the date ranges.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a mistake in entering the date in the condition record.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Condition Records: Review the existing condition records for the relevant condition type. Ensure that the date you