How To Fix VMD_API068 - Vendor &1, tax category &2: Time interval is in the past

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VMD_API - Vendor APIs

• Message number: 068

• Message text: Vendor &1, tax category &2: Time interval is in the past

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VMD_API068 - Vendor &1, tax category &2: Time interval is in the past ?

  The SAP error message VMD_API068 indicates that there is an issue with the tax category for a vendor in relation to a time interval that is set in the past. This error typically arises when trying to process transactions or updates related to vendor master data, particularly when the tax category is linked to a specific validity period.
  
  Cause:
  
  Past Validity Period: The error occurs when the system detects that the time interval (validity period) for the tax category assigned to the vendor is set to a date in the past. This means that the tax category is no longer valid for the current date.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may have been an error in entering the validity dates for the tax category in the vendor master data.
  System Configuration: The configuration settings for tax categories or vendor master data may not be aligned with the current business requirements.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Validity Dates: Review the vendor