How To Fix NAA617 - End of valid.period for an arrngm. type is variable (day's date selected)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: NAA - Subsequent settlement (Purchasing)

• Message number: 617

• Message text: End of valid.period for an arrngm. type is variable (day's date selected)

What causes this issue?

An arrangement type does not have an arrangement calendar. As a result,
the end of the validity period is not fixed.
The system suggests the day's date as the settlement date.

System Response

The system adopts the day's date. In certain cases, settlement
accounting is performed for all arrangements with a valid-to date
before or on the day's date.

How to fix this error?

Check your selection.
For a detailed display, see search help "Settlement date for
arrangement type".

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message NAA617 - End of valid.period for an arrngm. type is variable (day's date selected) ?

  The SAP error message NAA617 indicates that there is an issue with the validity period for a specific arrangement type in the system. This error typically arises when you are trying to process or create an arrangement (such as a contract, pricing agreement, or similar) that has a validity period that does not align with the current date or the date you have selected.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Validity Period: The arrangement type you are trying to use has a defined validity period that has already expired or is not yet active.
  Date Selection: The date you selected for the transaction falls outside the valid range for the arrangement type.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that define the validity periods for arrangement types, which may not be set correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Validity Dates: Verify the validity period for the arrangement type you are trying to use. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in SAP or by checking the arrangement details directly.
  Adjust Date Selection: If the current date or the date you selected is outside the valid period, choose a date that falls within the defined range.
  Update Arrangement: If the arrangement is supposed to be valid but is showing as expired, you may need to update the arrangement to extend its validity period or create a new arrangement with the correct dates.
  Consult Configuration: If you have access to the configuration settings, check the arrangement type settings in the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO) to ensure that the validity periods are set correctly.
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP Help Portal for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like VA01 (Create Sales Order), VA02 (Change Sales Order), or others depending on the context of the arrangement type.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific module you are working with (e.g., SD, MM) to understand how arrangement types and validity periods are managed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.