How To Fix K/071 - Inconsistency: rule contains entries with no validity date

K/071 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: K/ -

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Inconsistency: rule contains entries with no validity date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K/071 - Inconsistency: rule contains entries with no validity date ?

  The SAP error message K/071, which states "Inconsistency: rule contains entries with no validity date," typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) module configurations, particularly when dealing with cost center accounting or internal orders. This error indicates that there are entries in a rule (such as a distribution or assessment rule) that do not have a defined validity date, leading to inconsistencies in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Validity Dates: The most common cause of this error is that certain entries in a distribution or assessment rule do not have a validity date assigned. This can happen if the entries were created or modified incorrectly.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the controlling area, cost centers, or internal orders that lead to this inconsistency.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system or if there were changes made to the configuration without proper checks, it could lead to