How To Fix VK241 - Validity periods for condition records exceed the agrmt validity period

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VK - Pflege und Bearbeitung von Konditionen

• Message number: 241

• Message text: Validity periods for condition records exceed the agrmt validity period

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VK241 - Validity periods for condition records exceed the agrmt validity period ?

  The SAP error message VK241, "Validity periods for condition records exceed the agreement validity period," typically occurs in the context of pricing conditions in sales and distribution (SD) when there is a mismatch between the validity periods of condition records and the validity period of the related agreement (such as a sales agreement or contract).
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  Condition Records Validity: The validity period of the condition records (e.g., discounts, pricing agreements) is set to extend beyond the validity period of the sales agreement.
  Agreement Validity: The sales agreement has a defined start and end date, and the condition records are not aligned with these dates.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be incorrect data entry when creating or maintaining condition records or agreements.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VK241 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Validity Periods:
  
  Go to the condition records (using transaction codes like VK11, VK12, or VK13) and check the validity dates of the condition records.
  Compare these dates with the validity period of the sales agreement (check using transaction code VA42 for agreements).
  
  
  
  Adjust Condition Records:
  
  If the condition records are valid beyond the agreement period, you can either:
  
  Shorten the validity period of the condition records to match the agreement.
  Create new condition records with a validity period that aligns with the agreement.
  
  
  
  
  
  Adjust Agreement Validity:
  
  If appropriate, you can also extend the validity period of the sales agreement to encompass the condition records. This can be done in the agreement maintenance screen (VA42).
  
  
  
  Review Pricing Procedure:
  
  Ensure that the pricing procedure being used is correctly configured to handle the conditions and agreements as intended.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidelines related to your configuration and business processes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  VK11: Create Condition Record
  VK12: Change Condition Record
  VK13: Display Condition Record
  VA42: Change Sales Agreement
  VA43: Display Sales Agreement
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to this error.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify condition records and agreements.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VK241 error and ensure that the validity periods of your condition records and agreements are properly aligned.