How To Fix O5218 - The restriction for the validity dates field is missing.

O5218 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: O5 - IS-Oil: MCOE message pool

• Message number: 218

• Message text: The restriction for the validity dates field is missing.

What causes this issue?

The restriction for the validity dates field was not switched on after
entering a message type.

System Response

The message type is accepted only if the corresponding restriction has
been activated.

How to fix this error?

Activate the restriction (that is, enter an 'X') in order to specify
the the type of message used for checking the contract restriction on
the validity dates field.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message O5218 - The restriction for the validity dates field is missing. ?

  The SAP error message O5218, which states "The restriction for the validity dates field is missing," typically occurs in the context of configuration or data entry related to validity periods in SAP. This error is often encountered when working with master data, such as material master records, customer/vendor master records, or other entities that have validity dates.
  
  Cause:
  The error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Missing Validity Date Configuration: The system expects a validity date to be defined for a certain field or record, but it has not been configured properly in the system.
  
  
  Data Entry Issues: When entering data, the validity dates may not have been filled in correctly, or the format may not be recognized by the system.
  
  
  Custom Development: If there are custom enhancements or developments in the system, they may not be handling validity dates correctly.
  
  
  Missing Authorizations: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to