How To Fix R1411 - Valid to &1 not correct (gap in successor/maximum) &2 &3 &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R1 - Business Partner Messages from S_BUPA_GENERAL

• Message number: 411

• Message text: Valid to &1 not correct (gap in successor/maximum) &2 &3 &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R1411 - Valid to &1 not correct (gap in successor/maximum) &2 &3 &4 ?

  The SAP error message R1411 "Valid to &1 not correct (gap in successor/maximum) &2 &3 &4" typically occurs in the context of managing validity periods for master data, such as materials, customers, or vendors. This error indicates that there is an issue with the validity period of a record, specifically that the "Valid to" date is not correctly set in relation to the successor record or the maximum allowed date.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Date Configuration: The "Valid to" date for a record is set earlier than the "Valid from" date of the successor record, creating a gap.
  Overlapping Validity Periods: There may be overlapping validity periods for the same data, which can lead to inconsistencies.
  Incorrect Master Data Maintenance: The master data might have been incorrectly maintained, leading to invalid date ranges.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Validity Dates: Review the validity dates of the current record and its successor. Ensure that the "Valid to" date of the current record is not earlier than the "Valid from" date of the successor record.
  Adjust Dates: If there is a gap, adjust the "Valid to" date of the current record or the "Valid from" date of the successor record to eliminate the gap.
  Review Master Data: Ensure that all related master data records are correctly maintained and that there are no overlaps or gaps in validity periods.
  Use Transaction Codes: Utilize relevant transaction codes (like MM02 for material master, XD02 for customer master, etc.) to access and modify the records as needed.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on managing validity periods for the type of master data you are working with.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to the specific master data you are working with (e.g., MM01, MM02 for materials; XD01, XD02 for customers).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the master data.
  Testing Changes: After making adjustments, test the changes in a development or quality environment before applying them in production to ensure that the issue is resolved without introducing new problems.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the R1411 error and ensure that your master data validity periods are correctly configured.