How To Fix /PM0/ABB_MESSAGES317 - Enter a start date for surcharge/discount &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABB_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 317

• Message text: Enter a start date for surcharge/discount &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/ABB_MESSAGES317 - Enter a start date for surcharge/discount &1 ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ABB_MESSAGES317 Enter a start date for surcharge/discount &1 typically indicates that a required start date for a surcharge or discount is missing in the system. This error is often encountered in the context of pricing conditions, where specific dates are necessary to define the validity period of surcharges or discounts.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Start Date: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not entered a start date for the surcharge or discount condition.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the pricing conditions in the system.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have overlooked entering the start date while creating or modifying the pricing condition.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter Start Date: 
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction where the surcharge or discount is being defined (e.g., pricing condition maintenance).
  Locate the surcharge or discount entry and ensure that a valid start date is entered.
  Save the changes and try to execute the transaction again.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If you are an administrator or have access to configuration settings, check the pricing condition types to ensure that they are set up correctly.
  Ensure that the validity periods for the conditions are properly defined.
  
  
  
  Review Documentation:
  
  Consult SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on how to properly set up pricing conditions, including start and end dates.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  If this error is frequently encountered by users, consider providing training on how to enter pricing conditions correctly, including the importance of start and end dates.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may encounter this error in transactions such as VK11 (Create Condition), VK12 (Change Condition), or VK13 (Display Condition).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By ensuring that all required fields, especially the start date for surcharges or discounts, are filled out correctly, you should be able to resolve this error.