How To Fix VR457 - Enter a valid-from date

VR457 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VR - Output for SD Reporting

• Message number: 457

• Message text: Enter a valid-from date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VR457 - Enter a valid-from date ?

  SAP Error Message:
  VR457 - Enter a valid-from date
  
  
  Cause:
  The error message VR457 occurs when you are trying to maintain or create a condition record (e.g., pricing condition) in SAP and the Valid-From date field is either missing, incorrect, or not entered. The system requires a valid "Valid-From" date to determine the start date from which the condition record is effective.
  
  Explanation:
  
  In SAP pricing or condition maintenance, every condition record must have a validity period defined by a Valid-From and optionally a Valid-To date.
  The Valid-From date specifies the start date from which the condition is applicable.
  If this date is not entered or is invalid (e.g., a date in the past that conflicts with existing records or a date format issue), SAP throws the VR457 error.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter a Valid "Valid-From" Date:
  
  When creating or changing a condition record, ensure you enter a valid date in the Valid-From field.
  The date should be in the correct format (usually