How To Fix W-100 - The validity period has been changed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W- -

• Message number: 100

• Message text: The validity period has been changed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W-100 - The validity period has been changed ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  W-100 The validity period has been changed
  
  Cause:
  This warning message appears when the validity period of an object (such as a material master record, condition record, or any master data with validity dates) has been modified. The system detects that the start or end date of the validity period has been changed compared to the original data.
  Typically, this happens when you try to change the validity dates of an existing record, for example:
  
  Changing the validity period of a condition record in pricing.
  Modifying the validity dates of a material master or info record.
  Adjusting the validity period of a customer or vendor master data.
  
  The system issues this warning to alert the user that the validity period is being altered, which might affect related processes or data consistency.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review the change: Confirm that the change to the validity period is intentional and correct.
  Accept the warning: Since this is a warning (W-100), you can usually proceed by acknowledging the message and saving the changes.
  Check dependent data: Ensure that related data or processes that depend on the validity period are updated accordingly.
  Avoid overlapping periods: Make sure the new validity period does not overlap with existing periods for the same object to prevent inconsistencies.
  Use proper transaction: When changing validity periods, use the appropriate SAP transaction or function module designed for such changes to maintain data integrity.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Message Class: Usually related to master data maintenance or condition records.
  Common Transactions:  
  
  Material Master: MM01/MM02  
  Condition Records: VK11/VK12  
  Info Records: ME11/ME12  
  Customer/Vendor Master: XD01/XD02 or FD01/FD02  
  
  
  Impact: Changing validity periods can affect pricing, reporting, and master data consistency.
  Customization: In some cases, the message behavior (warning vs. error) can be adjusted in the system configuration or message control.
  
  
  Summary:
  The W-100 The validity period has been changed message is a standard SAP warning indicating that the validity dates of a record have been modified. It serves as a prompt to verify the change before proceeding. If the change is correct, you can continue by confirming the warning. Always ensure that validity periods do not overlap and that related data is consistent.