How To Fix KJ479 - Enter an allowed "Valid from" period in the assignment

KJ479 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KJ - Cost Object Controlling for Make-to-Order Production

• Message number: 479

• Message text: Enter an allowed "Valid from" period in the assignment

What causes this issue?

You didn't enter an allowable <LS>Valid from</> date in the assignment
of the cost elements to the <DS:GLOS.line_ID>line IDs</>.

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?

Go into Customizing and enter an allowable <LS>Valid from</> date.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KJ479 - Enter an allowed "Valid from" period in the assignment ?

  The SAP error message KJ479, which states "Enter an allowed 'Valid from' period in the assignment," typically occurs in the context of managing master data, particularly when dealing with assignments in SAP Controlling (CO) or other related modules. This error indicates that the date you are trying to enter for the "Valid from" period is not acceptable based on the system's configuration or the data already present in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Date Range: The date you are trying to enter may fall outside the allowed range defined in the system settings or may conflict with existing records.
  Period Locking: The period you are trying to assign may be locked for posting or may not be open for the relevant transactions.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the controlling area or other related settings that restrict the valid periods for assignments.
  Master Data Issues: The master data (like cost centers, internal orders, etc.)