How To Fix KD037 - Correct the validity period

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KD - CO Settlement

• Message number: 037

• Message text: Correct the validity period

What causes this issue?

The first period (from period) of the validity period, is greater than
the last period (to period).

How to fix this error?

Correct the validity period. Enter a "to period" that lies after the
"from period".
You can define the validity period either forward or backward without
any restrictions:
If you only want to limit the validity period backwards, enter the "to
period" as required. As the "from period" you then enter a 0 as both
the period and as the year.
If you only want to limit the validity period forwards, enter the "from
period" as required. As the "to period" enter a zero both as the period
and as the year.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KD037 - Correct the validity period ?

  The SAP error message KD037 ("Correct the validity period") typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) when dealing with cost centers, internal orders, or other master data that has a validity period defined. This error indicates that the validity period for a particular master data record is not correctly set, which can prevent transactions from being processed.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Dates: The validity period for the master data (e.g., cost center, internal order) may not cover the date of the transaction you are trying to process.
  Closed Periods: The period in which you are trying to post may be closed or not open for posting.
  Master Data Configuration: The master data may not be correctly configured with respect to its start and end dates.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a simple data entry error where the dates were incorrectly inputted.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Validity Period:
  
  Go to the relevant master data (e.g., cost center or internal order) and check the validity dates. Ensure that the start date is before the transaction date and the end date is after the transaction date.
  
  
  
  Adjust Dates:
  
  If the validity period is incorrect, you can adjust the start and/or end dates to encompass the transaction date.
  This can usually be done in the master data maintenance transaction (e.g., KS01 for cost centers).
  
  
  
  Open Posting Periods:
  
  Ensure that the posting period is open for the transaction date. You can check this in the period control settings in the controlling area.
  If necessary, open the period for posting.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, review the configuration settings for the controlling area and ensure that they are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the master data you are working with.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  KS01 (Create Cost Center)
  KS02 (Change Cost Center)
  KO01 (Create Internal Order)
  KO02 (Change Internal Order)
  
  
  
  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 make changes to the master data.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KD037 error and ensure that your transactions can be processed correctly.