How To Fix KV824 - Restrictions are ignored. No start date specified

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KV - Variance Analysis for Cost Centers and Cost Objects

• Message number: 824

• Message text: Restrictions are ignored. No start date specified

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KV824 - Restrictions are ignored. No start date specified ?

  The SAP error message KV824 ("Restrictions are ignored. No start date specified") typically occurs in the context of pricing or condition records in SAP, particularly when working with condition types in pricing procedures. This error indicates that the system is unable to apply certain restrictions because a required start date has not been specified.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Start Date: The primary cause of this error is that the condition record does not have a valid start date. In SAP, condition records often require both a start date and an end date to define the validity period of the pricing conditions.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the pricing procedure or condition types that lead to this error.
  Data Entry Errors: During the creation or modification of condition records, the start date may have been inadvertently left blank.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Condition Records:
  
  Go to the transaction code VK11 (Create Condition) or VK12 (Change Condition) to review the condition records related to the pricing procedure.
  Ensure that the start date is specified correctly. If it is missing, enter a valid start date.
  
  
  
  Review Pricing Procedure:
  
  Use transaction code V/08 to review the pricing procedure configuration.
  Check if the condition types involved have the correct settings for validity dates.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly when creating or modifying condition records.
  Validate that the condition records are not overlapping in a way that would cause conflicts.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to pricing procedures and condition records for additional guidance on required fields.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the pricing procedure again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  VK11: Create Condition
  VK12: Change Condition
  VK13: Display Condition
  V/08: Maintain Pricing Procedures
  
  
  
  Condition Types: Understand the specific condition types being used in your pricing procedure, as different types may have different requirements for validity dates.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify condition records.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KV824 error and ensure that your pricing conditions are applied correctly.