How To Fix W_CB262 - Enter a validity interval

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W_CB -

• Message number: 262

• Message text: Enter a validity interval

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W_CB262 - Enter a validity interval ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  W_CB262 - Enter a validity interval
  
  Cause:
  This warning message appears when you are trying to save or proceed with a transaction in SAP where a validity interval (valid-from and valid-to dates) is required but has not been entered. The system expects a validity period to define the timeframe during which the data or condition is valid.
  For example, this often occurs in scenarios such as:
  
  Defining conditions in pricing or output determination.
  Maintaining master data or customizing entries that require validity dates.
  Entering data in tables or transactions where validity intervals are mandatory.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the message W_CB262, you need to:
  
  
  Enter a Validity Interval:
  
  Provide the valid-from date (start date).
  Provide the valid-to date (end date).
  
  
  
  Check the Dates:
  
  Ensure the dates are logical (valid-from date should not be after valid-to date).
  The interval should cover the period for which the data is applicable.
  
  
  
  Save the Data:
  
  After entering the validity interval, save or proceed with the transaction.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Message Class: CB (often related to condition maintenance or pricing)
  Message Type: Warning (W) — you can usually proceed after entering the required data.
  Where it appears: Pricing condition records, output condition records, or any customizing tables requiring validity intervals.
  Why validity intervals are important: They help SAP determine which data or conditions are active at a given time, ensuring correct processing and reporting.
  
  
  Example:
  If you are maintaining a pricing condition record in transaction VK11, and you try to save without entering the validity dates, SAP will prompt you with W_CB262 to remind you to enter the validity interval.
  
  If you continue to face issues or the validity interval is already entered but the message persists, check for:
  
  User exits or enhancements that might enforce additional checks.
  Date format or calendar settings.
  Authorization issues preventing date entry.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  W_CB262 means you must enter a validity interval (valid-from and valid-to dates) before saving or proceeding. Simply provide the required dates to resolve the warning.