How To Fix SD_FREE_GOODS_MSG005 - Condition validity end date is required.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SD_FREE_GOODS_MSG - Message class for Free Goods maintenance

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Condition validity end date is required.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SD_FREE_GOODS_MSG005 - Condition validity end date is required. ?

  The SAP error message SD_FREE_GOODS_MSG005 indicates that a condition validity end date is required for free goods in the Sales and Distribution (SD) module. This error typically occurs when you are trying to create or process a sales order that includes free goods, but the system cannot find a valid end date for the free goods condition.
  Cause:
  
  Missing End Date: The free goods condition record does not have an end date defined, which is necessary for the system to determine the validity of the free goods offer.
  Incorrect Condition Record: The condition record for free goods may not be properly maintained or may be incomplete.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the free goods functionality in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Condition Records:
  
  Go to the transaction code VK13 (Display Condition) or VK11 (Create Condition) to check the condition records for free goods.
  Ensure that the condition record for free goods has both a start date and an end date defined. If the end date is missing, you will need to add it.
  
  
  
  Maintain Validity Dates:
  
  If you find that the end date is missing, you can create or update the condition record to include the necessary validity dates.
  Make sure that the dates are set correctly to cover the period during which the free goods offer is valid.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If you are unsure about how to maintain condition records, consult with your SAP SD configuration team to ensure that the free goods functionality is set up correctly.
  Check the configuration settings in SPRO under Sales and Distribution > Basic Functions > Free Goods to ensure everything is configured properly.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the sales order creation process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  VK11: Create Condition
  VK12: Change Condition
  VK13: Display Condition
  VA01: Create Sales Order
  VA02: Change Sales Order
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on maintaining condition records and configuring free goods.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify condition records in the system.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message SD_FREE_GOODS_MSG005 and successfully process your sales orders involving free goods.