How To Fix PIC01008 - Valid from date is missing for material &1, sequence number &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PIC01 - Parts Interchangeability Message Class

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Valid from date is missing for material &1, sequence number &2

What causes this issue?

No value in the field <ZH>Validity date</>.

System Response

The system has not found a validity date for material &V1& with
sequence number &V2&.

How to fix this error?

Enter a validity date for material &V1& with sequence number &V2&.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PIC01008 - Valid from date is missing for material &1, sequence number &2 ?

  The SAP error message PIC01008 indicates that there is a missing "Valid from" date for a specific material and sequence number in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of material master data or when dealing with pricing conditions, where a valid date is required to determine the effective period for a particular record.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Valid From Date: The primary cause of this error is that the "Valid from" date field is not filled in for the specified material and sequence number in the relevant table (e.g., pricing conditions, material master data).
  Data Entry Error: During data entry or migration, the valid date may not have been provided or was inadvertently left blank.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the material master or pricing conditions that require a valid date but do not have it set up correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record for the specified material (transaction code MM03).
  Check the relevant views (e.g., Basic Data, Sales, Purchasing) to ensure that the "Valid from" date is filled in where necessary.
  
  
  
  Review Pricing Conditions:
  
  If the error is related to pricing, check the pricing condition records (transaction code VK13).
  Ensure that the "Valid from" date is specified for the condition record associated with the material and sequence number.
  
  
  
  Update Missing Dates:
  
  If you find that the "Valid from" date is missing, you will need to update the record with the appropriate date.
  Use transaction codes like MM02 (to change material master) or VK11 (to create a new pricing condition) to enter the missing information.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or configuration guides to ensure that the setup aligns with business requirements.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary updates, test the transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  VK13: Display Pricing Conditions
  VK11: Create Pricing Conditions
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to material master data or pricing conditions.
  
  
  Consult with Functional Team: If you are unsure about the correct "Valid from" date to use, consult with the relevant functional team (e.g., Sales, Purchasing) to determine the appropriate date based on business processes.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PIC01008 error and ensure that the necessary data is correctly maintained in the SAP system.