How To Fix W_CB187 - Validity interval or exclusion indicator missing

W_CB187 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W_CB -

• Message number: 187

• Message text: Validity interval or exclusion indicator missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W_CB187 - Validity interval or exclusion indicator missing ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message W_CB187: Validity interval or exclusion indicator missing:
  
  Error Message: W_CB187 - Validity interval or exclusion indicator missing
  
  
  Cause:
  This warning message typically occurs in SAP when you are maintaining or processing condition records (pricing, discounts, surcharges, etc.) or other master data that require a validity period or an exclusion indicator, but neither has been specified.
  
  Validity interval missing: The system expects a start and end date (validity period) for the condition or master data record, but these dates are not entered.
  Exclusion indicator missing: Alternatively, if the record is meant to be excluded (e.g., to block or exclude certain conditions), the exclusion indicator should be set. If neither the validity interval nor the exclusion indicator is maintained, the system raises this warning.
  
  
  When does it occur?
  
  While creating or changing condition records in pricing (transaction codes like VK11, VK12).
  When maintaining master data or customizing entries that require