How To Fix /PM0/ABB_MESSAGES458 - Surch./disc. end date must be later than surch./disc. start date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABB_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 458

• Message text: Surch./disc. end date must be later than surch./disc. start date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/ABB_MESSAGES458 - Surch./disc. end date must be later than surch./disc. start date ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ABB_MESSAGES458 indicates that there is an issue with the scheduling or discounting dates in a particular transaction or configuration. Specifically, the error states that the "surcharge/disc. end date must be later than surcharge/disc. start date." This typically occurs in scenarios involving pricing conditions, discounts, or surcharges in sales or purchasing documents.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following conditions:
  
  Incorrect Date Configuration: The end date for a surcharge or discount is set to a date that is earlier than or the same as the start date.
  Data Entry Error: During the entry of pricing conditions, the user may have mistakenly entered the dates in the wrong order.
  System Configuration: There may be a configuration issue in the pricing procedure or condition records that leads to this inconsistency.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Dates:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction where the error occurred (e.g., sales order, purchase order).
  Review the surcharge/discount condition records and ensure that the end date is set to a date that is later than the start date.
  
  
  
  Correct the Dates:
  
  If you find that the end date is incorrect, update it to a valid date that is after the start date.
  Save the changes and try to process the transaction again.
  
  
  
  Review Condition Records:
  
  If the error is related to condition records, navigate to the condition maintenance transaction (e.g., VK11 for creating or VK12 for changing).
  Check the relevant condition type and ensure that the date ranges are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct dates or how to configure them, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to pricing and conditions include VK11, VK12, VK13 (for condition maintenance), and VA01, VA02 (for sales orders).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to pricing conditions and related configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with your transaction in SAP.