How To Fix MG_SSTN_VALIDATIONS072 - Validity start date truncated from &1 to &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MG_SSTN_VALIDATIONS - Material/Vendor Sustainability Validations

• Message number: 072

• Message text: Validity start date truncated from &1 to &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MG_SSTN_VALIDATIONS072 - Validity start date truncated from &1 to &2 ?

  The SAP error message MG_SSTN_VALIDATIONS072 indicates that there is an issue with the validity start date of a certain record in the system. Specifically, the message states that the validity start date has been truncated from a specified date (&1) to another date (&2). This typically occurs in the context of master data management, particularly when dealing with time-dependent data such as material master records, pricing conditions, or other similar entities.
  
  Cause:
  The truncation of the validity start date can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Date Format Issues: The date being entered may not conform to the expected format or may exceed the allowable date range.
  System Configuration: The system may have specific settings that limit the range of valid dates for certain fields.
  Data Entry Errors: Users may inadvertently enter a date that is not valid or is outside the acceptable range.
  Business Logic: There may be business rules defined in the system that enforce