How To Fix V5037 - Validity period or unit for rule & is initial: no determination possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: V5 - Contract processing

• Message number: 037

• Message text: Validity period or unit for rule & is initial: no determination possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message V5037 - Validity period or unit for rule & is initial: no determination possible ?

  The SAP error message V5037 ("Validity period or unit for rule & is initial: no determination possible") typically occurs in the context of pricing or condition records in SAP SD (Sales and Distribution). This error indicates that the system is unable to determine a valid pricing condition because the validity period or unit for a specific pricing rule is not defined or is missing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Validity Period: The pricing condition record may not have a defined validity period (start and end dates).
  Missing Unit of Measure: The unit of measure for the pricing condition may not be specified, leading to ambiguity in how the condition should be applied.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the pricing procedure or condition types that are not set up correctly.
  Condition Record Not Created: The specific condition record for the pricing rule may not have been created or activated.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Condition Records:
  
  Go to the transaction