How To Fix NAA612 - The validity period of the condition record is in the future

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: NAA - Subsequent settlement (Purchasing)

• Message number: 612

• Message text: The validity period of the condition record is in the future

What causes this issue?

The validity period of the condition record of arrangement &V1& is in
the future.

System Response

There is no data to be processed.

How to fix this error?

If applicable, take account of data for other condition records
(periods) that have a different validity period.

Procedure for System Administrators

The condition record has (internal) number &V2&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message NAA612 - The validity period of the condition record is in the future ?

  The SAP error message NAA612, which states "The validity period of the condition record is in the future," typically occurs when you are trying to access or process a condition record (such as pricing, discounts, or surcharges) that has a validity period that starts in the future. This means that the system is not able to use this condition record for the current transaction because the effective date of the condition record has not yet been reached.
  Cause:
  
  Future Validity Dates: The condition record has a start date that is set in the future, meaning it cannot be applied to transactions that are dated before this start date.
  Incorrect Date Settings: The date settings in the transaction or the system date may be incorrect, leading to confusion about the validity of the condition records.
  Data Entry Errors: There may have been an error during the creation or maintenance of the condition record, such as entering the wrong validity dates.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Condition Record Validity:
  
  Go to the condition record in the relevant transaction (e.g., VK11, VK12 for pricing conditions).
  Verify the validity dates of the condition record. If the start date is in the future, you will need to either wait until that date or adjust the validity period.
  
  
  
  Adjust Validity Dates:
  
  If the condition record is meant to be valid for the current transaction, change the start date to a date that is either today or in the past.
  Save the changes and try processing the transaction again.
  
  
  
  Check System Date:
  
  Ensure that the system date is correct. If the system date is set incorrectly, it may lead to this error. You can check the system date in the SAP GUI by using the transaction code SM51 to view the application server date.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator:
  
  If you are unsure about changing the validity dates or if the condition record is part of a larger pricing strategy, consult with your SAP administrator or pricing specialist to ensure that changes align with business rules.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  VK11 - Create Condition Record
  VK12 - Change Condition Record
  VK13 - Display Condition Record
  
  
  Condition Types: Understand the specific condition type you are working with, as different condition types may have different rules regarding validity.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on condition records and pricing procedures.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the NAA612 error and ensure that your condition records are set up correctly for the transactions you are processing.