How To Fix PCA029 - The validity end date precedes the validity start date

PCA029 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PCA - Message Class for Production Campaign

• Message number: 029

• Message text: The validity end date precedes the validity start date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PCA029 - The validity end date precedes the validity start date ?

  The SAP error message PCA029, which states "The validity end date precedes the validity start date," typically occurs in the context of managing validity periods for certain data entries, such as master data records, pricing conditions, or other time-sensitive information in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when the validity end date of a record is set to a date that is earlier than the validity start date. In other words, the system detects an inconsistency in the date range specified for a particular record, which is logically incorrect since the end date should always be on or after the start date.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to check and correct the validity dates for the relevant record. Here are the steps you can follow:
  
  
  Identify the Record: Determine which record is causing the error. This could be a pricing condition, a master data entry, or any other entity that has validity dates.
  
  
  Check Validity