How To Fix SD_LISEXC_MSG006 - Condition validity start date is required.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SD_LISEXC_MSG - Message class for Material Determination maintenance

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Condition validity start date is required.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SD_LISEXC_MSG006 - Condition validity start date is required. ?

  The SAP error message SD_LISEXC_MSG006 indicates that a condition validity start date is required for a pricing condition in the Sales and Distribution (SD) module. This error typically occurs when you are trying to create or change a sales document (like a sales order or quotation) and the system requires a validity date for a pricing condition that is not provided.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Validity Dates: The pricing condition record does not have a validity start date defined. This is essential for the system to determine when the pricing condition is applicable.
  Incorrect Configuration: The condition type may be incorrectly configured in the pricing procedure, leading to the requirement for a validity date that is not being met.
  Data Entry Error: During the creation or modification of a sales document, the user may have omitted entering the necessary dates.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Condition Records:
  
  Go to the transaction code VK11 (Create Condition) or VK12 (Change Condition) to check the condition records for the relevant condition type.
  Ensure that the validity start date and end date are correctly set for the condition records.
  
  
  
  Update Sales Document:
  
  If you are creating or modifying a sales document, ensure that you have entered the necessary validity dates for the pricing conditions.
  You can also check the pricing procedure assigned to the sales document to see if it requires specific conditions.
  
  
  
  Review Pricing Procedure:
  
  Use transaction code V/08 to review the pricing procedure and ensure that the condition types are correctly configured.
  Check if the condition type in question is set to require validity dates.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration or the required fields, consult the SAP documentation or your internal SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the sales document creation or modification again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  VK11: Create Condition
  VK12: Change Condition
  VK13: Display Condition
  V/08: Pricing Procedure Configuration
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  User Exits and Enhancements: If the error persists, consider checking for any user exits or enhancements that may affect the pricing logic.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message SD_LISEXC_MSG006 and ensure that the necessary condition validity dates are properly set in your SAP system.