How To Fix R11358 - Validity change for currently displayed period not allowed

R11358 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R11 - Business Partner and BDT

• Message number: 358

• Message text: Validity change for currently displayed period not allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R11358 - Validity change for currently displayed period not allowed ?

  The SAP error message R11358, "Validity change for currently displayed period not allowed," typically occurs in the context of maintaining master data, such as material master records, vendor master records, or customer master records. This error indicates that you are trying to change the validity period of a record that is currently being displayed or edited, but the system does not allow this action due to certain constraints.
  Causes:
  
  Current Period Lock: The period you are trying to change is currently locked for changes. This can happen if the period is already in use or if it is a closed period in financial transactions.
  Data Consistency: SAP enforces data consistency rules, and changing the validity period while the record is being used in transactions can lead to inconsistencies.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the validity period of the record.
  Configuration Settings: Certain configuration settings in the system