How To Fix W_CB490 - Valid From &1 for condition contract is not a valid date

W_CB490 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W_CB -

• Message number: 490

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W_CB490 - Valid From &1 for condition contract is not a valid date ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  W_CB490 Valid From &1 for condition contract is not a valid date
  
  Meaning / 
  Cause:
  This warning message indicates that the "Valid From" date entered for a condition contract is not recognized as a valid date by the system. This can happen due to:
  
  The date format entered does not match the expected format.
  The date field is empty or contains invalid characters.
  The date is outside the allowed range (e.g., before the system start date or after the end date).
  The date is inconsistent with other related dates in the contract or condition record.
  User input error or data migration issues.
  
  
  Where it occurs:
  
  When creating or changing condition contracts in SAP (e.g., in SD pricing, purchasing contracts, or rebate agreements).
  During data entry in transaction codes related to condition contracts (e.g., ME31K, ME32K, ME33K for purchasing contracts).
  When uploading or migrating condition contract data.
  
  
  Solution / How to fix:
  
  
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