How To Fix USMD2173 - Edition &1 cannot be valid as of &2; it is invalid as of &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD2 - Master Data: UI Modeling

• Message number: 173

• Message text: Edition &1 cannot be valid as of &2; it is invalid as of &3

What causes this issue?

You want to change the value entered in the <LS>Valid from</> field for
edition &V1& to &V2&. This is not possible because this edition is not
valid starting from &V3&.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

INCLUDE CHANGES_CANNOT_BE_SAVED OBJECT DOKU ID TX

How to fix this error?

Enter a permitted value in the <LS>Valid from</> field for edition &V1&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message USMD2173 - Edition &1 cannot be valid as of &2; it is invalid as of &3 ?

  The SAP error message USMD2173 typically occurs in the context of Master Data Governance (MDG) when there is an issue with the validity of an edition of a master data object. The message indicates that the specified edition cannot be valid as of a certain date because it is already invalid as of another date.
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when:
  
  You are trying to activate or change an edition of a master data object (like a business partner, material, etc.) that has a validity period that overlaps with another edition that is already marked as invalid.
  The edition you are trying to work with has a validity start date that is earlier than the validity end date of another edition, making it impossible for both editions to coexist in the same timeframe.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Validity Dates: Review the validity dates of the editions involved. Ensure that the edition you are trying to activate or modify has a validity period that does not conflict with existing editions.
  
  
  Adjust Dates: If there is a conflict, you may need to adjust the validity start and end dates of the editions. Make sure that the new edition's validity period does not overlap with any existing editions.
  
  
  Deactivate Conflicting Editions: If necessary, consider deactivating or deleting the conflicting edition that is causing the issue, provided that it is no longer needed.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on managing editions and their validity periods in your version of SAP MDG.
  
  
  Check Custom Logic: If your organization has implemented custom logic or enhancements related to master data management, ensure that these do not interfere with the standard behavior of edition validity.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary adjustments, test the changes in a development or quality assurance environment before applying them in production.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like MDGIMG to access the configuration settings for Master Data Governance.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the USMD2173 error and ensure that your master data editions are correctly configured.