How To Fix /SRMSMC/CMN_BL126 - Enter a Valid-To date for certificate question &1.&2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SRMSMC/CMN_BL -

• Message number: 126

• Message text: Enter a Valid-To date for certificate question &1.&2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SRMSMC/CMN_BL126 - Enter a Valid-To date for certificate question &1.&2 ?

  The SAP error message /SRMSMC/CMN_BL126 Enter a Valid-To date for certificate question &1.&2 typically occurs in the context of the SAP Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) module, particularly when dealing with certificates or questions related to supplier qualifications.
  Cause:
  This error message indicates that a "Valid-To" date has not been entered for a certificate question. In the context of supplier qualification, certificates often have validity periods, and the system requires a "Valid-To" date to ensure that the certificate is still valid for the specified period.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that a "Valid-To" date is provided for the certificate question in question. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Access the Certificate Question:
  
  Navigate to the relevant area in the SAP SRM system where the certificate questions are managed.
  
  
  
  Edit the Certificate Question:
  
  Locate the specific certificate question that is causing the error (as indicated by the placeholders &1 and &2 in the error message).
  Open the details of the certificate question.
  
  
  
  Enter a Valid-To Date:
  
  Find the field for the "Valid-To" date.
  Enter a valid date that indicates until when the certificate is considered valid.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After entering the required date, save your changes to ensure that the information is updated in the system.
  
  
  
  Re-test the Process:
  
  After making the changes, re-attempt the process that triggered the error to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Check the SAP Help Portal or your organization's internal documentation for more details on managing certificates and questions in SAP SRM.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to edit certificate questions and their associated dates.
  System Configuration: If the issue persists, it may be worth checking with your SAP Basis or functional team to ensure that there are no underlying configuration issues affecting the certificate management process.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.