How To Fix R1704 - No gap allowed between move/change date and validity end

R1704 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R1 - Business Partner Messages from S_BUPA_GENERAL

• Message number: 704

• Message text: No gap allowed between move/change date and validity end

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R1704 - No gap allowed between move/change date and validity end ?

  The SAP error message R1704, "No gap allowed between move/change date and validity end," typically occurs in the context of managing master data, particularly in the areas of material master records, customer/vendor master data, or other similar data structures where validity periods are defined.
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when there is a discrepancy between the dates defined for a change or move and the validity period of the data. Specifically, it indicates that there is a gap between the date you are trying to set for a change (the move/change date) and the end date of the validity period for that data. In other words, the system expects that the change date should either be the same as or immediately follow the end of the current validity period, without any gaps.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Validity Dates: Review the validity start and end dates for the data