How To Fix NI131 - Price determination from-date &1 is greater than to-date &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: NI - Document index processing

• Message number: 131

• Message text: Price determination from-date &1 is greater than to-date &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message NI131 - Price determination from-date &1 is greater than to-date &2 ?

  The SAP error message NI131, which states "Price determination from-date &1 is greater than to-date &2," typically occurs during the price determination process in SAP, particularly in the context of material pricing or condition records. This error indicates that the date range specified for price determination is invalid because the "from-date" is later than the "to-date."
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The most common cause of this error is that the user has entered a "from-date" that is later than the "to-date" in the pricing condition records or during the price determination process.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies in the date formats or values.
  Configuration Errors: There may be issues in the configuration of pricing procedures or condition records that lead to incorrect date settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Date Entries: Review the date entries in the pricing condition records. Ensure that the "from-date" is earlier than or equal to the "to-date."
  
  You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., VK11 for creating condition records) and checking the dates.
  
  
  
  Correct the Dates: If you find that the dates are incorrect, update them to ensure that the "from-date" is less than or equal to the "to-date."
  
  
  Review Configuration: If the issue persists, check the configuration of the pricing procedure in the SAP system. Ensure that the settings for date validity are correctly defined.
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: If data migration is involved, perform a consistency check on the migrated data to ensure that all date fields are populated correctly.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the pricing procedure and condition records relevant to your business processes.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to pricing include:
  
  VK11: Create Condition
  VK12: Change Condition
  VK13: Display Condition
  V/06: Maintain Pricing Procedures
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error.
  User Authorization: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to pricing conditions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the NI131 error and ensure that your pricing determination process functions correctly.