How To Fix RECETM249 - &1, &2: Validity of conditions ends before start of consideration

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RECETM - Messages for Valuation Rule

• Message number: 249

• Message text: &1, &2: Validity of conditions ends before start of consideration

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RECETM249 - &1, &2: Validity of conditions ends before start of consideration ?

  The SAP error message RECETM249 indicates that there is an issue with the validity period of a condition record in the pricing procedure. Specifically, the error message states that the validity of the conditions ends before the start of consideration, meaning that the condition record is not valid for the date or period you are trying to use it.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Condition Record: The condition record you are trying to apply has a validity period that does not cover the date of the transaction.
  Incorrect Date Settings: The date settings in the transaction may not align with the validity period of the condition records.
  Missing Condition Records: There may be no valid condition records for the pricing procedure being used for the specific transaction.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Condition Records:
  
  Go to the condition maintenance transaction (e.g., VK11 for creating or VK12 for changing).
  Verify the validity dates of the condition records related to the pricing procedure you are using.
  Ensure that the condition records are valid for the date of the transaction.
  
  
  
  Adjust Validity Period:
  
  If the condition records are not valid for the required date, you may need to extend the validity period or create new condition records that cover the necessary date range.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Dates:
  
  Check the date settings in your transaction (e.g., sales order, invoice) to ensure they are correct and align with the condition records.
  
  
  
  Consult Pricing Procedure:
  
  Review the pricing procedure configuration to ensure that it is set up correctly and that the relevant condition types are included.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making adjustments, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  VK11, VK12, VK13 for condition maintenance.
  V/06 for condition types.
  V/08 for condition records overview.
  
  
  
  Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on pricing procedures and condition records.
  
  
  
  Support: 
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message RECETM249 and ensure that your condition records are valid for the transactions you are processing.