How To Fix VC040 - Validity date is missing: Hierarchy will be determined for today's date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VC - SD Customizing

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Validity date is missing: Hierarchy will be determined for today's date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VC040 - Validity date is missing: Hierarchy will be determined for today's date ?

  The SAP error message VC040, which states "Validity date is missing: Hierarchy will be determined for today's date," typically occurs in the context of variant configuration. This error indicates that the system is unable to determine the appropriate hierarchy for a configuration because a validity date has not been specified.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Validity Date: The primary cause of this error is that the system requires a validity date to determine which configuration data (like characteristics, values, or dependencies) is applicable. If no date is provided, the system defaults to using the current date.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings may not have been properly set up to include a validity date, or the user may not have specified one during the configuration process.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data related to the variant configuration, such as missing or incorrect validity periods for characteristics or classes.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Specify a Validity Date: When configuring