How To Fix W_CB066 - Enter the validity start of the condition record

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W_CB -

• Message number: 066

• Message text: Enter the validity start of the condition record

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W_CB066 - Enter the validity start of the condition record ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message W_CB066: Enter the validity start of the condition record:
  
  Error Message
  W_CB066: Enter the validity start of the condition record
  
  Cause
  This warning message appears when you are trying to create or maintain a condition record in SAP (typically in Pricing or Condition Technique) and you have not entered the validity start date for the condition record.
  
  Condition records in SAP must have a validity period defined by a start date and an end date.
  The system requires the validity start date to know from when the condition (e.g., price, discount, surcharge) is applicable.
  If the validity start date is missing or not entered, the system cannot save the condition record and issues this warning.
  
  
  When Does It Occur?
  
  During creation or modification of condition records in transaction codes like VK11, VK12, VK31, or similar.
  When the validity period fields are left blank or incorrectly filled.
  Sometimes, if the default validity start date is not set or cleared accidentally.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Enter a Valid Validity Start Date:
  
  In the condition record screen, locate the field for Validity Start Date (often labeled as "Valid From" or "Start Date") and enter a valid date from which the condition should be effective.
  
  
  Check Date Format:
  
  Ensure the date is entered in the correct format (usually DD.MM.YYYY or as per your SAP system settings).
  
  
  Maintain Validity End Date:
  
  Although the error is about the start date, it is good practice to also enter a validity end date or use a far future date (e.g., 31.12.9999) if the condition is open-ended.
  
  
  Save the Record:
  
  After entering the validity start date, save the condition record again.
  
  
  
  Additional Information
  
  
  Condition Records:
  
  Condition records are used in SAP to define prices, discounts, surcharges, taxes, and other pricing elements. They are valid for a certain period, which is why the validity dates are mandatory.
  
  
  Transaction Codes:  
  
  VK11 - Create Condition Record  
  VK12 - Change Condition Record  
  VK31 - Maintain Pricing Conditions (mass maintenance)  
  
  
  
  Related Notes:
  
  If you frequently encounter this message, check if your user exit or custom enhancements are clearing the validity dates or if there is a default value missing in your pricing procedure setup.
  
  
  SAP Help:
  
  You can look up the message class CB in transaction SE91 to get more details about the message and its usage.
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Message
  W_CB066: Enter the validity start of the condition record
  
  
  Cause
  Validity start date not entered for condition record
  
  
  Solution
  Enter a valid start date in the condition record validity period
  
  
  Where
  Condition record maintenance (VK11, VK12, VK31)
  
  
  Additional
  Validity dates are mandatory for condition records
  
  
  
  
  If you need help with a specific scenario or transaction, feel free to provide more details!