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

W_CB486 - Overview

• 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