How To Fix V1446 - The quotation is only valid from &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: V1 - Verkaufsbelegbearbeitung

• Message number: 446

• Message text: The quotation is only valid from &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message V1446 - The quotation is only valid from & ?

  The SAP error message V1446, "The quotation is only valid from &," typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution when a user attempts to process a quotation that is outside its valid date range. This means that the quotation has a defined validity period, and the current date does not fall within that range.
  Cause:
  
  Validity Period: The quotation has a start date and an end date, and the current date is either before the start date or after the end date.
  Incorrect Date Entry: The user may have entered an incorrect date when trying to reference or process the quotation.
  Quotation Expiry: The quotation may have expired, and the system is preventing further processing to ensure compliance with the terms of the quotation.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Quotation Dates: Review the validity dates of the quotation. You can do this by accessing the quotation in the SAP system and checking the "Validity" section.
  Update Quotation: If the quotation is still relevant, you may need to extend its validity period. This can be done by editing the quotation and adjusting the start and/or end dates.
  Create a New Quotation: If the quotation is no longer valid and cannot be extended, consider creating a new quotation with the correct dates.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained to check the validity of quotations before attempting to process them.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like VA21 (Create Quotation) or VA22 (Change Quotation) to manage quotations.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more detailed information on managing quotations and understanding validity periods.
  User Exits and Enhancements: If your organization has specific business rules regarding quotations, check if there are any user exits or enhancements that might affect how quotations are processed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the V1446 error and ensure that quotations are processed correctly within their valid date ranges.