How To Fix RTCMMD124 - Validity change only for full delivery periods, as OTB change involved

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RTCMMD - Article Hierarchy

• Message number: 124

• Message text: Validity change only for full delivery periods, as OTB change involved

What causes this issue?

An OTB relevant change was made. The reference date for determining the
time-dependent master data and structure data is always the delivery
date of the respective OTB-relevant purchasing document item.
The time-dependent attributes and material hierarchy assignment cannot
change within a delivery period.

System Response

The system automatically adjusts the reference date to the OTB delivery
date.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RTCMMD124 - Validity change only for full delivery periods, as OTB change involved ?

  The SAP error message RTCMMD124 indicates that there is an issue with changing the validity of a condition record in the context of a full delivery period when an Open-to-Buy (OTB) change is involved. This error typically arises in the context of managing conditions in pricing or promotions, particularly when dealing with validity periods that do not align with the expected full delivery periods.
  Cause:
  
  Validity Period Misalignment: The validity period you are trying to set for a condition record does not align with the full delivery periods defined in the system. This can happen if the new validity period overlaps or does not match the existing delivery periods.
  Open-to-Buy (OTB) Changes: The error specifically mentions OTB changes, which means that the system is trying to enforce rules related to inventory management and budgeting that are affected by the validity of the condition records.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that dictate how validity periods and delivery periods are managed, leading to conflicts when changes are attempted.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Validity Periods: Review the validity periods of the condition records you are trying to change. Ensure that the new validity period aligns with the full delivery periods defined in the system.
  Adjust Delivery Periods: If necessary, adjust the delivery periods in the system to accommodate the new validity period you wish to set.
  Review OTB Settings: Check the Open-to-Buy settings and ensure that any changes you are making do not conflict with the existing OTB rules and constraints.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on managing condition records and OTB changes.
  Seek Help from SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is a recurring issue or if it affects critical business processes.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VK11 (Create Condition), VK12 (Change Condition), and VK13 (Display Condition) for managing condition records.
  Configuration Settings: Review the configuration settings in the SAP system related to pricing and promotions, particularly those that govern validity periods and delivery periods.
  User Exits and BAdIs: Check if there are any user exits or Business Add-Ins (BAdIs) that might be influencing the behavior of condition records and OTB changes.
  
  By addressing the alignment of validity periods and ensuring compliance with OTB rules, you should be able to resolve the RTCMMD124 error.