How To Fix RSQBW018 - The fields 'valid from' and 'valid to' may not be initial

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSQBW -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: The fields 'valid from' and 'valid to' may not be initial

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSQBW018 - The fields 'valid from' and 'valid to' may not be initial ?

  The SAP error message RSQBW018 indicates that the fields 'valid from' and 'valid to' must not be empty (initial) when you are trying to execute a certain operation, typically related to data extraction or transformation in SAP BW (Business Warehouse). This error often occurs when you are working with InfoObjects, DataSources, or during the process of loading data into InfoProviders.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Validity Dates: The error is triggered when the system expects the 'valid from' and 'valid to' fields to be populated with valid dates, but they are found to be empty.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the InfoObject or DataSource where these fields are not set correctly.
  Data Integrity: The data being processed may not have the required validity dates, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check InfoObject Settings:
  
  Go to the InfoObject maintenance transaction (e.g., RSD1) and check the settings for the InfoObject in question. Ensure that the 'valid from' and 'valid to' fields are correctly defined and populated.
  
  
  
  Populate Validity Dates:
  
  If you are loading data, ensure that the source data contains valid entries for the 'valid from' and 'valid to' fields. If they are missing, you may need to update the source data to include these dates.
  
  
  
  DataSource Configuration:
  
  If the error occurs during data extraction, check the DataSource configuration to ensure that it is set up to extract the necessary fields, including the validity dates.
  
  
  
  Check Transformation Rules:
  
  If you are using transformations, verify that the transformation rules are correctly mapping the 'valid from' and 'valid to' fields from the source to the target.
  
  
  
  Review Data Load Process:
  
  If you are executing a data load, review the process to ensure that all required fields are being populated correctly before the load is executed.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific InfoObject or DataSource for any additional requirements or configurations that may be necessary.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Testing: After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the error is resolved and that data is being processed correctly.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSQBW018 error and ensure that the 'valid from' and 'valid to' fields are populated as required.