How To Fix NAA601 - The price determination date is no longer in the validity period (PO)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: NAA - Subsequent settlement (Purchasing)

• Message number: 601

• Message text: The price determination date is no longer in the validity period (PO)

What causes this issue?

Price determination date &V1& (PO price determination) is no longer in
the validity period of the condition record or a period-specific
condition (in the case of arrangements settled periodically).
The arrangement is valid from &V2& to &V3&.

System Response

No business volume update is carried out (recompilation).

How to fix this error?

Please look into the matter.
Either a program error occurred, or the situation described in Note
160570 occurred.

Procedure for System Administrators

Please look into the matter. If the situation described in Note 160570
did not occur, please contact SAP.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message NAA601 - The price determination date is no longer in the validity period (PO) ?

  The SAP error message NAA601, "The price determination date is no longer in the validity period (PO)," typically occurs when you are trying to process a purchase order (PO) and the price determination date falls outside the validity period of the pricing conditions defined in the system. This can happen during various transactions, such as when you are trying to create or change a purchase order, or when you are attempting to perform a goods receipt or invoice verification.
  Cause:
  
  Validity Period of Pricing Conditions: The pricing conditions (like discounts, surcharges, or base prices) have a defined validity period. If the date you are trying to use for price determination (usually the document date or the delivery date) is outside this period, you will encounter this error.
  Incorrect Document Date: The document date on the purchase order or the goods receipt might be set to a date that is not valid according to the pricing conditions.
  Changes in Pricing Conditions: If the pricing conditions were changed or updated after the purchase order was created, the new conditions may not apply to the existing order if the date is outside the new validity period.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Validity Period: Review the pricing conditions in the system to determine their validity period. You can do this by navigating to the condition records in the relevant pricing procedure.
  Adjust Document Date: If possible, change the document date on the purchase order or the goods receipt to a date that falls within the validity period of the pricing conditions.
  Update Pricing Conditions: If the pricing conditions need to be updated, ensure that they are valid for the date you are trying to use. You may need to create new condition records that cover the required date range.
  Consult with Pricing Team: If you are unsure about the pricing conditions or how to adjust them, consult with your pricing or procurement team to ensure that the correct conditions are applied.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like MEK1 (Create Condition), MEK2 (Change Condition), and MEK3 (Display Condition) to manage pricing conditions.
  Pricing Procedure: Understand the pricing procedure assigned to your purchasing organization and how it determines the conditions.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to pricing conditions and validity periods.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed information on managing pricing conditions and understanding validity periods.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the NAA601 error and ensure that your purchase orders are processed correctly.