How To Fix MDG_BS_MAT_MKAL_API003 - Valid from &1, valid to &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_BS_MAT_MKAL_API - Message class for MDG MKAL

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Valid from &1, valid to &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_BS_MAT_MKAL_API003 - Valid from &1, valid to &2 ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_MAT_MKAL_API003 typically occurs in the context of Master Data Governance (MDG) for Material Management when there is an issue with the validity dates of a material master record. The message indicates that there is a conflict with the "valid from" and "valid to" dates for a specific record.
  
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when:
  
  The validity period for a material master record is not correctly defined. For example, the "valid from" date is later than the "valid to" date, or the dates overlap with another record.
  There may be existing records in the system that have overlapping validity periods, which can cause conflicts when trying to create or update a material master record.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Validity Dates:
  
  Review the validity dates of the material master record you are trying to create or update. Ensure that the "valid from" date is earlier than the