How To Fix W_CB365 - Condition &1 has a split validity. Specify valid_from and valid_to.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W_CB -

• Message number: 365

• Message text: Condition &1 has a split validity. Specify valid_from and valid_to.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W_CB365 - Condition &1 has a split validity. Specify valid_from and valid_to. ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message W_CB365: "Condition &1 has a split validity. Specify valid_from and valid_to."
  
  Error Message
  W_CB365: Condition &1 has a split validity. Specify valid_from and valid_to.
  
  &1 is a placeholder for the condition record number.
  
  
  Cause
  This warning/error occurs when a condition record in SAP has split validity periods. In other words, the condition record is not continuous in its validity dates; there is a gap or overlap in the validity intervals.
  For example, if a condition record is valid from:
  
  01.01.2023 to 31.01.2023
  and then again from 15.02.2023 to 28.02.2023
  
  There is a gap between 01.02.2023 and 14.02.2023 where the condition is not valid. This is called a split validity.
  SAP requires that condition records have continuous validity periods or that the user explicitly specifies the valid_from and valid_to dates to handle such splits properly.
  
  When does this happen?
  
  When creating or changing condition records in pricing (e.g., transaction VK11, VK12).
  When condition records are copied or maintained via mass changes.
  When condition records are imported or updated via LSMW or BAPIs without proper validity date handling.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Specify Validity Dates Explicitly:
  When maintaining condition records, ensure that the validity periods are continuous or explicitly specify the valid_from and valid_to dates to define the exact periods.
  
  
  Check and Correct Condition Records:
  
  Use transaction VK13 to display the condition record.
  Check the validity periods for the condition record.
  If there are gaps or overlaps, adjust the validity periods to be continuous or split them properly with clear valid_from and valid_to dates.
  
  
  
  Avoid Overlapping or Gaps:
  
  If you want to have multiple validity periods for the same condition, make sure they do not overlap and that the system can clearly identify the periods.
  If gaps are intentional, specify the validity dates explicitly.
  
  
  
  Use Correct Tools for Mass Changes:
  
  When updating condition records in bulk, use SAP standard tools or BAPIs that handle validity dates properly.
  Avoid direct table updates without proper validity date management.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Tables involved: KONV (Condition records), Axxx (Condition tables), KONP (Condition items)
  Transactions: VK11 (Create condition), VK12 (Change condition), VK13 (Display condition)
  SAP Notes: Sometimes SAP releases notes related to condition record validity handling. Check SAP Support Portal for notes related to message W_CB365.
  BAPI: BAPI_PRICES_CONDITIONS for condition maintenance programmatically.
  Split Validity: This concept is important in pricing to ensure correct pricing is applied for the correct time periods.
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Description
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Condition record has split validity periods (gaps or overlaps in validity dates).
  
  
  Effect
  SAP cannot determine the correct validity period without explicit valid_from and valid_to.
  
  
  Solution
  Specify valid_from and valid_to dates explicitly; ensure continuous or properly split validity periods.
  
  
  Transactions
  VK11, VK12, VK13 for condition maintenance.
  
  
  
  
  If you need help with a specific condition record or transaction, please provide more details!