How To Fix /PM0/ABB_MESSAGES013 - Enter a start date for the surcharge/discount

/PM0/ABB_MESSAGES013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABB_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Enter a start date for the surcharge/discount

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/ABB_MESSAGES013 - Enter a start date for the surcharge/discount ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ABB_MESSAGES013 Enter a start date for the surcharge/discount typically occurs in the context of pricing or discount management within the SAP system, particularly when working with surcharges or discounts in a pricing condition record.
  
  Cause:
  This error message indicates that a required field for the start date of a surcharge or discount has not been filled in. In SAP, when you create or modify a condition record for pricing, you need to specify the validity period for that condition, which includes a start date. If this date is missing, the system cannot process the record correctly, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Access the Condition Record: Go to the transaction where you are trying to create or modify the surcharge/discount (e.g., transaction code VK11 for creating a condition record or VK12 for changing one).
  
  
  Enter the Required Fields: Ensure that you fill in all mandatory fields,