How To Fix VH526 - Validity period

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VH - SD pricing

• Message number: 526

• Message text: Validity period

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  Certainly! Here's detailed information about the SAP error message VH526 - Validity period:
  
  SAP Error Message: VH526 - Validity period
  Message Text:
  
  Validity period is not correct
  
  Cause
  The error message VH526 typically occurs when the validity period entered for a condition, pricing, or any master data record is incorrect or inconsistent. This usually means:
  
  The start date of the validity period is after the end date.
  The validity period overlaps with an existing period where overlapping is not allowed.
  The validity period is outside the allowed or expected date range.
  The date format or date entered is invalid or not recognized by the system.
  
  This error is common in pricing conditions, info records, or any master data where validity periods are maintained.
  
  Solution
  To resolve the VH526 error, you should:
  
  
  Check the Validity Dates:
  
  Ensure the start date is before or equal to the end date.
  Correct any reversed dates.
  
  
  
  Check for Overlapping Periods:
  
  Verify if the validity period overlaps with existing records.
  Adjust the dates to avoid overlaps if the system does not allow them.
  
  
  
  Check Date Format and Entry:
  
  Make sure the dates are entered in the correct format (usually YYYYMMDD).
  Avoid entering invalid or future dates that are not allowed.
  
  
  
  Adjust Validity Period:
  
  If the validity period is outside the allowed range, adjust it to fit within the acceptable limits.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  For pricing conditions: Use VK11/VK12 to check and correct condition records.
  For info records: Use ME12 or ME13 to check vendor info records.
  For material master or other master data, use the respective transaction codes.
  
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Sometimes, the validity period restrictions are controlled by customizing.
  Check if any user-exits or validations are enforcing strict validity periods.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Message Class: VH (Sales and Distribution - Pricing)
  Common Transactions:
  
  VK11, VK12, VK13 (Condition Records)
  ME12, ME13 (Purchasing Info Records)
  MM02 (Material Master)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP OSS notes for any known bugs or patches related to validity period errors.
  Documentation: SAP Help Portal and SAP Library for Pricing and Master Data Management.
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  VH526 - Validity period is not correct
  
  
  Cause
  Invalid or inconsistent validity dates
  
  
  Solution
  Correct start/end dates, avoid overlaps
  
  
  Transactions
  VK11, VK12, ME12, MM02
  
  
  Notes
  Check SAP Notes for updates
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact context (e.g., transaction, master data type), I can help with more specific instructions.