How To Fix RECD022 - Validity not exactly the same as the object validity from &1 to &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RECD -

• Message number: 022

• Message text: Validity not exactly the same as the object validity from &1 to &2

What causes this issue?

The validity of the condition <DS:DE.RECDVALIDFROM>begins</> before the
start of the assignment of the condition object to the contract, and/or
it <DS:DE.RECDVALIDTO>ends</> after the end of the assignment of the
condition object to the contract.
During periodic posting, the system only considers these conditions for
the time period during which the validity of the condition and the
validity of the assignment periods overlap.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RECD022 - Validity not exactly the same as the object validity from &1 to &2 ?

  The SAP error message RECD022 indicates that there is a mismatch between the validity period of a record and the validity period of the object it is associated with. This typically occurs in the context of master data management, where the validity dates of a record (like a condition record, pricing record, or other master data) do not align with the validity dates of the object (like a material, customer, or vendor).
  Cause:
  
  Mismatched Validity Dates: The validity period of the record you are trying to create or modify does not match the validity period of the object it is linked to. For example, if you are trying to create a pricing condition for a material that is only valid from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023, but your condition record is set for a different date range, this error will occur.
  Incorrect Data Entry: The dates may have been entered incorrectly, leading to a mismatch.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies in the validity periods.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Validity Dates: Review the validity dates of both the record and the object. Ensure that they match exactly. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., transaction codes like MEK1 for condition records) and checking the validity periods.
  Adjust Dates: If the dates do not match, adjust the validity dates of either the record or the object to ensure they align.
  Data Consistency: If this error arises from data migration, ensure that the data is consistent and that all records have the correct validity periods.
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the correct validity periods, consult the relevant documentation or business rules that govern the validity of the records and objects in your SAP system.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MEK1 (Create Condition), MEK2 (Change Condition), and MEK3 (Display Condition) for managing condition records.
  Master Data Management: Understanding how master data is structured and managed in SAP can help prevent such errors in the future.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message, as there may be specific fixes or recommendations provided by SAP.
  
  By ensuring that the validity periods are correctly aligned, you should be able to resolve the RECD022 error and proceed with your tasks in SAP.