How To Fix /PM0/ABJ_MSG186 - Appl.-persistent transaction: Valid from/to and Legal from/to required

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABJ_MSG -

• Message number: 186

• Message text: Appl.-persistent transaction: Valid from/to and Legal from/to required

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/ABJ_MSG186 - Appl.-persistent transaction: Valid from/to and Legal from/to required ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ABJ_MSG186 indicates that there is a problem with the application persistence transaction due to missing or invalid date ranges. Specifically, the error states that "Valid from/to" and "Legal from/to" dates are required for the transaction you are trying to process.
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs in the context of managing application persistence transactions, where certain date fields are mandatory. The absence of these date fields or the presence of invalid dates can lead to this error. The specific causes may include:
  
  Missing Date Fields: The "Valid from" and "Valid to" dates, as well as the "Legal from" and "Legal to" dates, are not filled in the transaction data.
  Invalid Date Ranges: The dates provided may not form a valid range (e.g., "Valid from" date is later than "Valid to" date).
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that require these fields to be populated for certain transactions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Input Data: Ensure that the "Valid from", "Valid to", "Legal from", and "Legal to" fields are filled in correctly. Make sure that:
  
  The "Valid from" date is earlier than or equal to the "Valid to" date.
  The "Legal from" date is earlier than or equal to the "Legal to" date.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Settings: If you are using a specific transaction or application, check the settings or configuration to see if there are any requirements for these date fields.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or help files related to the specific module you are working with. This may provide additional context on the required fields and their formats.
  
  
  Test with Sample Data: If possible, try to create a test transaction with sample data that includes valid date ranges to see if the error persists.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide more specific guidance based on your system configuration.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with the transaction codes related to application persistence and how they handle date fields.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user role has the necessary authorizations to enter and modify these fields.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and correct the issue causing the error message /PM0/ABJ_MSG186.