How To Fix RECD086 - Validity is after absolute end date &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RECD -

• Message number: 086

• Message text: Validity is after absolute end date &1

What causes this issue?

You entered a validity period for a condition. This period either
<DS:DE.RECDVALIDFROM>begins</> before the start of the contract/rental
object/possession dates, or it <DS:DE.RECDVALIDTO>ends</> before the end
of the contract/rental object/possession dates.
During periodic posting, the system only considers such conditions for
the time period during which the validity of the condition overlaps with
the validity of the contract/rental object/possession.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RECD086 - Validity is after absolute end date &1 ?

  The SAP error message RECD086, which states "Validity is after absolute end date &1," typically occurs in the context of managing master data, such as in the areas of materials management, finance, or human resources. This error indicates that the validity period of a certain record (like a contract, pricing condition, or employee record) is set to a date that is beyond the defined absolute end date for that record.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The validity date you are trying to enter is later than the absolute end date defined in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The absolute end date may have been set incorrectly in the system configuration.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, the dates may not have been correctly aligned with the new system's settings.
  Business Rules: There may be business rules in place that restrict the validity of certain records to a specific timeframe.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Validity Dates: Review the validity dates you are trying to enter. Ensure that they are within the acceptable range defined by the absolute end date.
  Adjust Absolute End Date: If the absolute end date is set incorrectly, you may need to adjust it in the configuration settings. This typically requires access to the relevant configuration transaction (e.g., SPRO).
  Consult Documentation: Review any relevant documentation or business rules that may dictate the validity periods for the records you are working with.
  Data Correction: If this error arises from data migration, you may need to correct the dates in the migrated data to ensure they comply with the system's rules.
  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 context, you may need to use specific transaction codes to view or edit the records in question (e.g., ME22N for purchasing documents, PA30 for HR master data).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the records in question.
  Testing: After making changes, test the process again to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the RECD086 error and implement a solution to resolve it.