How To Fix W-090 - Initial Date Limit(s): a new validity period has been proposed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W- -

• Message number: 090

• Message text: Initial Date Limit(s): a new validity period has been proposed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W-090 - Initial Date Limit(s): a new validity period has been proposed ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation of the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Message:
  W-090 Initial Date Limit(s): a new validity period has been proposed
  
  Cause:
  This warning message appears when you are trying to create or change an object (such as a condition record, pricing condition, or master data) that has validity periods (start and end dates), and the system detects that the validity period you are entering overlaps with or extends beyond the existing validity periods.
  In other words, the system is informing you that the date range you are proposing for the new or changed record is different from the current date limits and suggests a new validity period to avoid conflicts or gaps.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  When maintaining condition records in Pricing (e.g., VK11/VK12).
  When creating or changing master data with validity periods (e.g., info records, material master, customer master).
  When the system detects overlapping or inconsistent validity periods.
  
  
  Explanation:
  SAP uses validity periods to control the time frame during which certain data (like pricing conditions) is valid. To maintain data consistency and avoid overlapping or gaps in validity, SAP checks the date ranges.
  If you enter a validity period that overlaps with an existing one or is outside the current limits, SAP proposes a new validity period to ensure data integrity.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review the proposed validity period: Check the dates suggested by the system and decide if they are acceptable.
  Adjust the validity dates: Modify the start and end dates of the record you are creating or changing to fit within the proposed validity period or to avoid overlaps.
  Check existing records: Look for existing records with overlapping validity periods and adjust them if necessary.
  Confirm the warning: Since this is a warning (W-090), you can usually proceed by confirming the message if the proposed validity period is acceptable.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction codes: VK11, VK12 (Pricing Condition Maintenance), MM02 (Material Master), XK02 (Vendor Master), VD02 (Customer Master).
  SAP Notes: Sometimes SAP Notes provide specific guidance on handling validity periods for certain modules.
  Best practice: Always ensure that validity periods for master data or condition records do not overlap unless explicitly allowed.
  Customization: In some cases, the system behavior regarding validity periods can be influenced by configuration in IMG (Implementation Guide).
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Description
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Entered validity period overlaps or conflicts with existing periods.
  
  
  Message type
  Warning (W-090)
  
  
  Effect
  System proposes a new validity period to avoid conflicts.
  
  
  Solution
  Review and adjust validity dates; confirm the warning if acceptable.
  
  
  Related T-codes
  VK11, VK12, MM02, XK02, VD02
  
  
  
  
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