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Message type: E = Error
Message class: VK - Pflege und Bearbeitung von Konditionen
Message number: 331
Message text: Validity (&1-&2) does not lie within the validity period of the promotion
The time period for the <GL:sales_deal>sales deal</> ( &V1& - &V2& ) is
not within the time period for the assigned <GL:promotion>promotion</>
( &V3& - &V4& ). The validity period of a sales deal has to be within
the validity period of the assigned promotion.
The validity period that you entered is rejected.
Please check the time period for the sales deal and change it so that
it is within the time period &V3& - &V4&.
Change the length of the promotion, so that it includes all sales
deals.
Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.
VK331
- Validity (&1-&2) does not lie within the validity period of the promotion ?The SAP error message VK331 indicates that there is an issue with the validity dates of a promotion in the system. Specifically, it means that the validity period you are trying to use (defined by dates &1 and &2) does not fall within the defined validity period of the promotion.
Cause:
- Incorrect Date Range: The dates you are trying to enter for the promotion do not match the defined validity period of the promotion in the system.
- Promotion Not Active: The promotion may not be active during the dates you are trying to use.
- Data Entry Error: There may have been a mistake in entering the dates, such as transposing numbers or entering the wrong format.
- Promotion Configuration: The promotion may not be configured correctly in the system, leading to discrepancies in the validity periods.
Solution:
- Check Validity Dates: Verify the validity dates of the promotion in the SAP system. Ensure that the dates you are trying to use fall within the defined range.
- Go to the promotion master data and check the validity period.
- Adjust Dates: If the dates you are trying to enter are incorrect, adjust them to fall within the promotion's validity period.
- Review Promotion Status: Ensure that the promotion is active and has been properly set up in the system.
- Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the promotion setup, refer to the relevant SAP documentation or consult with your SAP administrator or support team.
- Test with Different Dates: If possible, try using different dates that you know are within the promotion's validity period to see if the error persists.
Related Information:
VK11
(Create Condition) or VK12
(Change Condition) to manage promotions and their validity periods.By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VK331 error and successfully manage your promotions in SAP.
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