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