How To Fix MW455 - &1 &2: Del. date &4 does not comply with validity period of contract &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MW - Messages IS-R / Allocation Tables

• Message number: 455

• Message text: &1 &2: Del. date &4 does not comply with validity period of contract &3

What causes this issue?

Allocation table item &V2& was created referencing contract &V3&. The
order date determined to meet delivery date &V4& is not within the
validity period of contract &V3&..

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 MW455 - &1 &2: Del. date &4 does not comply with validity period of contract &3 ?

  The SAP error message MW455 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the delivery date specified in a transaction and the validity period of a related contract. This error typically occurs in the context of materials management or sales and distribution when trying to process a delivery or sales order that references a contract.
  Cause:
  The error message MW455 is triggered when:
  
  The delivery date you are trying to use falls outside the validity period of the contract referenced in the transaction.
  The contract has specific start and end dates, and the delivery date does not fall within this range.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Contract Validity Period:
  
  Go to the contract in SAP and verify the validity dates (start and end dates).
  Ensure that the delivery date you are trying to use is within this range.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Delivery Date:
  
  If the delivery date is outside the validity period, you may need to adjust it to a date that falls within the contract's validity.
  
  
  
  Modify the Contract:
  
  If the delivery date is correct and needs to be honored, consider extending the validity period of the contract to include the desired delivery date.
  This may require appropriate approvals depending on your organization's policies.
  
  
  
  Review Related Documents:
  
  Check if there are any related documents (like purchase orders or sales orders) that might also be affected by the contract's validity.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator:
  
  If you are unsure about making changes to contracts or delivery dates, consult with your SAP administrator or a colleague who has experience with contract management in SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like ME33K (Display Contract) to view contract details and ME2K (Purchase Orders by Account Assignment) to check related purchase orders.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional insights or solutions for this error.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or user manuals related to contract management and delivery processing for further guidance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MW455 error and proceed with your transaction.