How To Fix /PRA/VL_SD022 - SD setups are not viable over the selected effective date(s)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PRA/VL_SD -

• Message number: 022

• Message text: SD setups are not viable over the selected effective date(s)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PRA/VL_SD022 - SD setups are not viable over the selected effective date(s) ?

  The SAP error message /PRA/VL_SD022 SD setups are not viable over the selected effective date(s) typically occurs in the context of Sales and Distribution (SD) module configurations, particularly when dealing with condition records, pricing, or other setup configurations that are date-sensitive.
  Cause:
  This error generally indicates that the system cannot find valid configuration or condition records for the specified effective date(s). Possible reasons include:
  
  Missing Condition Records: There are no valid condition records for the pricing or other setups for the date range you are trying to process.
  Incorrect Date Ranges: The effective dates you are using do not match any of the valid periods defined in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the SD setups, such as missing or incorrectly defined pricing procedures, condition types, or access sequences.
  Master Data Issues: The master data (like customer master, material master, etc.) may not be correctly set up or may not have the necessary data for the effective date.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Condition Records:
  
  Go to the transaction code VK13 (Display Condition) and check if the relevant condition records exist for the effective date(s) you are trying to use.
  If they do not exist, you may need to create or update them using VK11 (Create Condition) or VK12 (Change Condition).
  
  
  
  Verify Effective Dates:
  
  Ensure that the effective dates you are using are correct and fall within the valid date ranges of the condition records.
  Check the validity periods of the pricing procedures and other related setups.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the SPRO transaction (SAP Reference IMG) under Sales and Distribution to ensure that all necessary settings are correctly defined.
  Pay special attention to pricing procedures, condition types, and access sequences.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the relevant master data (customer, material, etc.) is correctly maintained and that it is valid for the effective date(s) in question.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or updates.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VK11, VK12, VK13, SPRO, and others related to SD configuration and condition records.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.