How To Fix W_CB491 - Valid To &1 for condition contract is not a valid date

W_CB491 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W_CB -

• Message number: 491

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W_CB491 - Valid To &1 for condition contract is not a valid date ?

  The SAP error message:
  W_CB491 Valid To &1 for condition contract is not a valid date
  typically occurs in the context of condition contracts or condition records in SAP, especially when dealing with pricing conditions or contract validity periods.
  
  Cause
  
  
  The "Valid To" date entered for the condition contract is either:
  
  Not a valid date format according to SAP standards.
  Earlier than the "Valid From" date.
  Missing or incorrectly maintained.
  Outside the allowed date range (e.g., before the system start date or after the maximum allowed date).
  
  
  
  Sometimes, this error can also occur if the date field is left blank or contains invalid characters.
  
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check the Date Format:
  
  Ensure the "Valid To" date is entered in the correct format (usually DD.MM.YYYY or as per your SAP system's date format).
  
  
  
  Validate Date Logic:
  
  Confirm that the "Valid To" date is not earlier than the "Valid From" date.
  The "Valid To" date should be equal to or later than the "Valid From" date.
  
  
  
  Maintain Valid Dates:
  
  Make sure