How To Fix R1742 - Enter a 'Valid To' date

R1742 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R1 - Business Partner Messages from S_BUPA_GENERAL

• Message number: 742

• Message text: Enter a 'Valid To' date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R1742 - Enter a 'Valid To' date ?

  The SAP error message R1742, which states "Enter a 'Valid To' date," typically occurs in the context of maintaining master data, such as in the creation or modification of records in various modules (e.g., Material Master, Vendor Master, Customer Master, etc.). This error indicates that the system requires a "Valid To" date to be specified, which is necessary for defining the validity period of the data being entered.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Valid To Date: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not entered a "Valid To" date in the relevant field.
  Incorrect Data Entry: The date format may be incorrect, or the date entered may not be logical (e.g., a past date).
  Configuration Settings: In some cases, the system configuration may require a "Valid To" date for certain types of records, and if this is not set up correctly, it can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter a Valid To Date: Ensure