How To Fix SPE504 - Item &1: Price date &2 not valid.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SPE -

• Message number: 504

• Message text: Item &1: Price date &2 not valid.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SPE504 - Item &1: Price date &2 not valid. ?

  The SAP error message SPE504 indicates that there is an issue with the pricing date for a specific item in a sales document or pricing condition. The message typically means that the price date specified for the item is not valid, which can occur for several reasons.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Price Date: The price date specified for the item does not fall within the valid date range for the pricing conditions.
  Missing Pricing Conditions: There may be no valid pricing conditions defined for the specified date.
  Date Format Issues: The date format may not be recognized by the system, leading to an invalid date error.
  Master Data Issues: The material or customer master data may not have valid pricing information for the specified date.
  Change in Validity Period: The pricing conditions may have been changed or updated, making the previous date invalid.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Pricing Conditions: Verify the pricing conditions for the item in question. Ensure that there are valid conditions set up for the specified price date.
  
  Use transaction code VK13 to display pricing conditions and check their validity.
  
  
  
  Adjust Price Date: If the price date is incorrect, adjust it to a valid date that falls within the range of the pricing conditions.
  
  
  Review Master Data: Check the material and customer master data to ensure that they have valid pricing information for the date in question.
  
  Use transaction codes like MM03 for material master and XD03 for customer master to review the data.
  
  
  
  Update Validity Period: If the pricing conditions need to be updated, you can do so using transaction code VK11 to create or modify pricing conditions with the correct validity period.
  
  
  Consult with Pricing Team: If you are unsure about the pricing conditions or how to adjust them, consult with your pricing or sales team for assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  VK11: Create Pricing Condition
  VK12: Change Pricing Condition
  VK13: Display Pricing Condition
  MM03: Display Material Master
  XD03: Display Customer Master
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to pricing errors. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on pricing procedures and condition records.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SPE504 error and ensure that the pricing information is valid for the specified item and date.