How To Fix MM289 - Enter a validity date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM - Messages for material master maintenance and Customizing

• Message number: 289

• Message text: Enter a validity date

What causes this issue?

You have specified a future valuation price or a planned price, but not
the relevant valid-from date.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM289 - Enter a validity date ?

  The SAP error message MM289, which states "Enter a validity date," typically occurs in the context of material master data or purchasing documents when a date is required but not provided. This error is common in transactions related to material management, such as creating or changing material master records, vendor master records, or purchasing info records.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the system expects a validity date for a specific record but does not find one. This can happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  When creating or updating a material master record, the validity period for a specific view (like purchasing or sales) is not filled in.
  When entering a new purchasing info record without specifying the validity dates.
  When the system requires a date for a condition record in pricing or other related areas.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MM289 error, you should:
  
  Identify the Context: Determine where the error is occurring (e.g., material master, vendor master, purchasing info record).
  Enter Validity Dates: 
  
  If you are in the material master, navigate to the relevant view (e.g., Purchasing, Sales) and enter the validity start and end dates.
  If you are in a purchasing info record, ensure that you fill in the validity dates for the record.
  
  
  Check Configuration: If the error persists, check the configuration settings in the relevant module (MM, SD, etc.) to ensure that the validity date fields are set up correctly.
  Review User Input: Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly and that there are no missing mandatory fields that could lead to this error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes where this error might occur include:
  
  MM01 (Create Material)
  MM02 (Change Material)
  ME11 (Create Purchasing Info Record)
  ME12 (Change Purchasing Info Record)
  
  
  
  Field Requirements: Familiarize yourself with the specific fields required for the transaction you are performing. The SAP documentation or help function (F1) can provide insights into mandatory fields.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or updates that might address this issue, as there may be specific patches or updates that resolve known bugs related to validity dates.
  
  
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the importance of entering validity dates and the implications of missing this information in the material management processes.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MM289 error and proceed with your SAP transactions successfully.