How To Fix W_CB486 - Valid From &1 for condition record is not a valid date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W_CB -

• Message number: 486

• Message text: Valid From &1 for condition record is not a valid date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W_CB486 - Valid From &1 for condition record is not a valid date ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  W_CB486 Valid From &1 for condition record is not a valid date
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This warning message indicates that the "Valid From" date entered for a condition record is not a valid date according to SAP's date validation rules. This can happen due to:
  
  The date format entered does not match the expected format.
  The date is outside the allowed range (e.g., before the system start date or after the maximum allowed date).
  The date field is empty or contains invalid characters.
  The date entered is inconsistent with other related dates (e.g., "Valid To" date is earlier than "Valid From" date).
  The date might be a placeholder or default value that SAP does not accept.
  
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During creation or change of condition records in pricing (transaction codes like VK11, VK12, VK31, etc.).
  When maintaining condition records for pricing, output, or other condition techniques.
  When the system validates the date fields for condition records.
  
  
  Solution / How to fix:
  
  
  Check the Date Format:
  
  Ensure the date is entered in the correct format as per your SAP system settings (usually DD.MM.YYYY or YYYYMMDD).
  Use the calendar popup to select the date to avoid format errors.
  
  
  
  Verify the Date Range:
  
  Make sure the "Valid From" date is within the allowed range.
  It should not be before the system start date or after the maximum allowed date (e.g., 31.12.9999).
  
  
  
  Check for Empty or Invalid Characters:
  
  Ensure the date field is not empty.
  Remove any non-numeric or special characters.
  
  
  
  Check Date Consistency:
  
  The "Valid From" date should be earlier than or equal to the "Valid To" date.
  Adjust the dates accordingly.
  
  
  
  Use SAP Standard Tools:
  
  Use the date picker/calendar control in SAP GUI to avoid manual entry errors.
  If you are uploading condition records via batch input or LSMW, verify the source data for date correctness.
  
  
  
  Check for Custom Validations:
  
  Sometimes, custom user exits or validations might restrict certain dates.
  Review any custom code or validations that might affect date entries.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Message Class: CB4 (Condition Maintenance)
  Message Number: 486
  This is a warning message (W), so it may allow you to continue but indicates a potential problem.
  If you ignore this warning, the condition record might not behave as expected during pricing or condition determination.
  
  
  Example:
  If you try to enter a "Valid From" date as 31.02.2024 (February 31st, which does not exist), SAP will throw this warning because the date is invalid.
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Invalid or incorrectly formatted "Valid From" date in condition record
  
  
  Solution
  Enter a valid date in correct format, ensure date consistency and range
  
  
  Related Tcodes
  VK11, VK12, VK31 (Condition Maintenance)
  
  
  Message Class
  CB4
  
  
  Message Type
  Warning (W)
  
  
  
  
  If you continue to face issues, you may want to check OSS notes or consult your SAP Basis/functional team for system-specific date settings or custom validations.
  
  Let me know if you need help with a specific scenario or transaction!