How To Fix JSEL018 - Evaluation date is outside the validity period

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: JSEL - Error messages selection

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Evaluation date is outside the validity period

What causes this issue?

The evaluation date is not within the validity period (&V2& - &V3&) of
the variable transaction &V1&.

System Response

The transaction is not included in the evaluation.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message JSEL018 - Evaluation date is outside the validity period ?

  The SAP error message JSEL018, which states "Evaluation date is outside the validity period," typically occurs in the context of SAP's pricing and conditions management, particularly when dealing with condition records for pricing, discounts, or other related data.
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when you are trying to access or process a condition record (like pricing conditions) that has a validity period defined, and the date you are using (the evaluation date) falls outside of this period. Each condition record in SAP has a start date and an end date, and if the evaluation date does not fall within this range, the system will trigger this error.
  Solution:
  To resolve the JSEL018 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Evaluation Date: Ensure that the date you are using for the evaluation is within the validity period of the condition record. You can do this by checking the specific condition record in the relevant transaction (e.g., VK13 for pricing conditions).
  
  
  Update the Condition Record: If the evaluation date is indeed outside the validity period, you may need to either:
  
  Change the evaluation date to a date that falls within the validity period.
  Update the condition record to extend its validity period if it is necessary for your business process.
  
  
  
  Review Validity Periods: If you are frequently encountering this error, it may be worth reviewing the validity periods of your condition records to ensure they are set appropriately for your business needs.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about how to check or modify condition records, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP administrator or support team for guidance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to condition records include:
  
  VK11: Create condition record
  VK12: Change condition record
  VK13: Display condition record
  
  
  Condition Types: Understand the specific condition type you are working with, as different condition types may have different rules regarding validity periods.
  User Exits and Enhancements: If your organization has custom logic implemented, check if there are any user exits or enhancements that might affect how validity periods are handled.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the JSEL018 error and ensure that your evaluation dates align with the validity periods of your condition records.