How To Fix VR474 - Specify a valid time period

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VR - Output for SD Reporting

• Message number: 474

• Message text: Specify a valid time period

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VR474 - Specify a valid time period ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  VR474 - Specify a valid time period
  
  Cause:
  The error message VR474 occurs when the system expects a valid time period (start and end dates) for a particular operation, but the entered time period is either missing, incomplete, or invalid. This typically happens in scenarios involving validity periods for master data, pricing conditions, or other time-dependent data entries where the system requires a clearly defined and logical time frame.
  Common causes include:
  
  The start date is missing or not entered.
  The end date is missing or not entered.
  The start date is later than the end date.
  The time period overlaps with an existing period where overlaps are not allowed.
  The time period is outside the allowed or configured range.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VR474 error, you should:
  
  
  Check the Time Period Fields:
  
  Ensure that both the start date and end date fields are filled in.
  Verify that the start date is earlier than or equal to the end date.
  
  
  
  Validate the Date Format:
  
  Confirm that the dates are entered in the correct format as per the system settings (usually YYYYMMDD).
  
  
  
  Check for Overlapping Periods:
  
  If the time period relates to condition records or master data validity, ensure that the new period does not overlap with existing periods unless overlaps are allowed.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Time Period:
  
  Modify the dates to fit within the allowed range or to avoid conflicts with other records.
  
  
  
  Review Customizing Settings:
  
  In some cases, the validity period settings or date checks are controlled via configuration. Review the relevant customizing settings if the problem persists.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Where it occurs:
  
  This error is common in modules like SD (Sales and Distribution) when maintaining condition records, pricing, or master data validity periods. It can also appear in MM (Materials Management) or FI (Financial Accounting) when entering date-dependent data.
  
  
  Transaction Codes:  
  
  VK11/VK12 (Maintain Pricing Conditions)  
  VD01/VD02 (Customer Master Data)  
  MM01/MM02 (Material Master Data)  
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to VR474 for any specific patches or known issues. Also, refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed explanations on validity periods in the relevant module.
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  The VR474 error means you need to specify a valid and logical time period. Double-check your start and end dates, ensure they are complete and correctly ordered, and avoid overlaps or invalid ranges to fix the issue.