How To Fix W_CB198 - Exclusion indicator set: Validity period must be empty

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W_CB -

• Message number: 198

• Message text: Exclusion indicator set: Validity period must be empty

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W_CB198 - Exclusion indicator set: Validity period must be empty ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message W_CB198: "Exclusion indicator set: Validity period must be empty":
  
  Error Message:
  W_CB198 - Exclusion indicator set: Validity period must be empty
  
  Cause:
  This warning message occurs in SAP when you try to maintain or save a record where the Exclusion Indicator is set together with a validity period (start and/or end date). According to SAP business logic, if the Exclusion Indicator is active (set), the validity period fields must be left empty.
  
  The Exclusion Indicator is used to exclude certain data or conditions from processing.
  When this indicator is set, the system expects that the exclusion applies indefinitely or without a specific validity period.
  Therefore, having a validity period alongside the exclusion indicator contradicts the expected data consistency rules.
  
  
  Where does this occur?
  This message typically appears in modules or transactions where exclusion indicators are used, such as:
  
  Customer/Vendor master data
  Pricing conditions
  Credit management
  Material master
  Or any custom table or configuration where exclusion indicators and validity periods are maintained.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this warning:
  
  Remove the validity period (start and end dates) when the exclusion indicator is set.
  
  Clear the validity dates fields so they are empty.
  
  
  Alternatively, if you need to maintain a validity period, do not set the exclusion indicator.
  Review the business requirement:
  
  If exclusion is meant to be permanent, keep the exclusion indicator and no validity period.
  If exclusion is only for a certain period, consider not using the exclusion indicator or handle it differently.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  This is a warning message (W_...), so it may allow you to save the data but advises you to correct the inconsistency.
  Ignoring this warning might lead to unexpected behavior in processes that rely on exclusion indicators.
  Check the relevant SAP documentation or configuration guides for the specific module you are working in to understand the exact usage of the exclusion indicator.
  If this message appears in a custom development or Z-program, review the validation logic that triggers this message.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Message
  W_CB198: Exclusion indicator set: Validity period must be empty
  
  
  Cause
  Exclusion indicator is set but validity period fields are filled
  
  
  Effect
  Data inconsistency warning; may cause process issues
  
  
  Solution
  Clear validity period fields when exclusion indicator is set
  
  
  Type
  Warning (W)
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or module where this occurs, I can give more tailored advice.