How To Fix W4075 - &: & selling period extends beyond the sales block date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W4 - Messages for material discontinuation

• Message number: 075

• Message text: &: & selling period extends beyond the sales block date

What causes this issue?

The selling period for the material which is to be discontinued ends
after the sales block date.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Put back the end of the selling period to the sales block date. In
order to do this, call the 'POS' view in material maintenance.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W4075 - &: & selling period extends beyond the sales block date ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  W4075 & : & selling period extends beyond the sales block date
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This warning message occurs when the selling period defined for a material or condition record extends beyond the sales block date set in the system. Essentially, the system detects that the validity period during which the material or condition can be sold overlaps or goes beyond a date where sales are blocked.
  
  Selling period: The timeframe during which a material or condition is allowed to be sold.
  Sales block date: A date set in the system (often in material master or sales document settings) after which sales are not allowed or are blocked.
  
  This situation typically arises in pricing condition records or material master data where the validity dates are not aligned with the sales block dates.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  When creating or changing condition records (e.g., pricing conditions) with validity dates that extend beyond the sales block date.
  When maintaining material master data with selling periods that are longer than allowed by the sales block.
  During sales order creation or pricing determination if the system checks these dates.
  
  
  Solution / How to fix:
  
  
  Check the sales block date:
  
  Identify the sales block date set in the system. This could be in the material master (Sales: sales org. 2 view, field "Sales Block") or in custom settings.
  
  
  
  Adjust the selling period:
  
  Modify the validity period of the selling period or condition record so that it does not extend beyond the sales block date.
  For condition records, go to transaction VK11/VK12 and adjust the validity dates.
  For material master, use MM02 to check and adjust sales block or selling period dates.
  
  
  
  Review sales block settings:
  
  If the sales block date is incorrect or too restrictive, discuss with your business team whether it can be extended or removed.
  Sales block dates might be controlled via custom logic or user exits; check with your SAP functional consultant or developer.
  
  
  
  Override or ignore warning (if applicable):
  
  Since this is a warning (W message), it might be possible to proceed with the transaction if business allows.
  However, it is recommended to align dates properly to avoid inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction codes:
  
  VK11 / VK12 – Create/Change condition records
  MM02 – Change material master
  VA01 / VA02 – Create/Change sales order (where the error might appear)
  
  
  
  Fields to check:
  
  Material master: Sales org. 2 view ? Sales Block (field: MVKE-VKBUR or sales block indicator)
  Condition records: Validity start and end dates
  Customizing: Sales block date settings or user exits that enforce sales block
  
  
  
  Notes / SAP Help:
  
  Check SAP OSS notes related to sales block and condition validity if the issue persists.
  Review pricing procedure and condition record validity periods.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Description
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Selling period or condition validity extends beyond the sales block date.
  
  
  Effect
  Warning message W4075 is triggered during sales or pricing transactions.
  
  
  Solution
  Adjust selling period or condition validity dates to not exceed sales block date; or adjust/remove sales block date if business allows.
  
  
  Transactions
  VK11, VK12, MM02, VA01, VA02
  
  
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., transaction where the error occurs, material or condition involved), I can help with more specific steps.