How To Fix R1736 - Validity key date &1 not adhered to

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R1 - Business Partner Messages from S_BUPA_GENERAL

• Message number: 736

• Message text: Validity key date &1 not adhered to

What causes this issue?

When the work area was defined, a validity key date was selected.
Because of a change in the validity period, the data for the key date
is no longer valid and is outside the work area.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Change the validity period to keep the key date. Changes are allowed
only within the work area.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R1736 - Validity key date &1 not adhered to ?

  The SAP error message R1736, "Validity key date &1 not adhered to," typically occurs in the context of master data management, particularly when dealing with validity periods for certain data records, such as material master records, customer master records, or vendor master records. This error indicates that the key date being used does not fall within the defined validity period for the data in question.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  A transaction is being processed with a key date that is outside the validity period of the relevant master data.
  The validity period for the data has not been set correctly, or the data is not active for the specified key date.
  The system is trying to access or modify data that is not valid for the date specified in the transaction.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the R1736 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Key Date: Verify the key date being used in the transaction. Ensure that it falls within the validity period of the master data you are trying to access or modify.
  
  
  Review Validity Periods: 
  
  Go to the relevant master data (e.g., material, customer, vendor) and check the validity periods.
  Ensure that the data is active for the key date you are using. If the data is not valid for that date, you may need to adjust the key date or update the validity periods.
  
  
  
  Update Master Data: If necessary, update the master data to extend the validity period or create a new record that is valid for the required key date.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on how to manage validity periods for the type of master data you are working with.
  
  
  Check Configuration: If the issue persists, check the configuration settings related to the master data in question. There may be specific settings that govern how validity periods are handled.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the type of master data, you may use transaction codes like MM01 (Material Master), XD01 (Customer Master), or XK01 (Vendor Master) to view and edit the relevant data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If you have custom developments, ensure that there are no user exits or BAdIs that might be affecting the validity checks.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the R1736 error and implement a solution to resolve it.