How To Fix PVJ022 - Valid-to date not taken into account - smaller than valid-from date

PVJ022 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PVJ - Messages for PRICAT (cf. VJ)

• Message number: 022

• Message text: Valid-to date not taken into account - smaller than valid-from date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PVJ022 - Valid-to date not taken into account - smaller than valid-from date ?

  The SAP error message PVJ022 indicates that there is an issue with the validity dates in a particular transaction or configuration. Specifically, it means that the "Valid-to" date is earlier than the "Valid-from" date, which is logically incorrect. This error typically occurs in contexts such as master data maintenance, pricing conditions, or other areas where date validity is crucial.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The most common cause is that the user has entered a "Valid-to" date that is earlier than the "Valid-from" date.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system or manually uploaded, there may be inconsistencies in the date fields.
  Configuration Errors: In some cases, configuration settings in the system may lead to incorrect date assignments.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Dates: Review the "Valid-from" and "Valid-to" dates in the relevant transaction. Ensure that the "Valid-to" date is greater than or equal to the "Valid-from" date.
  Correct the Dates: If you find that the dates