How To Fix V4007 - The beginning of the val.period of the dlv.sched.lies after its end

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: V4 - Nachrichten Verkauf (Variable Meldungen und EDI-Meldungen)

• Message number: 007

• Message text: The beginning of the val.period of the dlv.sched.lies after its end

What causes this issue?

You have entered a release order validity start date that is later than
the release order validity end date.

System Response

The system does not allow the entry or generates a warning message.

How to fix this error?

Please correct your entries in both date fields.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message V4007 - The beginning of the val.period of the dlv.sched.lies after its end ?

  The SAP error message V4007, which states "The beginning of the validity period of the delivery schedule lies after its end," typically occurs in the context of delivery schedules in the SAP system. This error indicates that there is a mismatch in the validity dates of the delivery schedule, where the start date is set after the end date, which is logically incorrect.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The most common cause is that the user has entered the start date of the delivery schedule incorrectly, making it later than the end date.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies in the date formats or values.
  Manual Adjustments: Changes made to the delivery schedule manually may have resulted in an invalid date range.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that are causing the dates to be interpreted incorrectly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Dates: Review the validity dates of the delivery schedule. Ensure that the start date is earlier than the end date. If necessary, correct the dates.
  Adjust Delivery Schedule: If the delivery schedule is incorrect, you may need to delete and recreate it with the correct dates.
  Data Validation: If the error arises from data migration, validate the data to ensure that all date fields are correctly populated.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on how to properly set up delivery schedules.
  System Configuration Review: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team to review any settings that may affect date handling.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may encounter this error while using transaction codes related to delivery schedules, such as ME38 (Maintain Delivery Schedule) or ME31L (Create Scheduling Agreement).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to modify delivery schedules, as restrictions may lead to errors when attempting to save changes.
  Testing: After making corrections, test the changes in a development or quality assurance environment before applying them in production to avoid further issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the V4007 error and ensure that your delivery schedules are set up correctly.