How To Fix SD_FREE_GOODS_MSG006 - Condition validity start date is required.

SD_FREE_GOODS_MSG006 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Condition validity start date is required.

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SD_FREE_GOODS_MSG006 - Details

• The SAP error message SD_FREE_GOODS_MSG006 indicates that a condition validity start 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 document that includes free goods, but the necessary condition records do not have a validity start date defined.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Validity Dates: The condition records for free goods do not have a validity start date set. This is essential for the system to determine when the free goods promotion is applicable.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for free goods in the pricing procedure may not be set up correctly, leading to missing or incorrect data.
  Data Entry Error: During the creation of the sales document, the required fields may not have been filled out correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Condition Records:
  
  Go to the transaction code VK11 (Create Condition) or VK12 (Change Condition) to check the condition records for free goods.
  Ensure that