How To Fix W_CB492 - Validity date &1 in condition record for &2 is not a valid date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W_CB -

• Message number: 492

• Message text: Validity date &1 in condition record for &2 is not a valid date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W_CB492 - Validity date &1 in condition record for &2 is not a valid date ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  W_CB492 Validity date &1 in condition record for &2 is not a valid date
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This warning message indicates that the validity date entered in a condition record is not recognized as a valid date by the system. The placeholders &1 and &2 represent:
  
  &1: The validity date entered (e.g., 31.02.2024)
  &2: The condition type or condition record number
  
  Common causes include:
  
  The date format is incorrect or does not conform to the expected format.
  The date entered does not exist in the calendar (e.g., 31st February, 30th February in a non-leap year).
  The date field might be empty or contains invalid characters.
  The system date settings or user-specific date format settings might cause misinterpretation.
  Data migration or manual entry errors.
  
  
  Solution / How to Fix:
  
  
  Check the Validity Date:
  
  Verify that the date entered in the condition record is a valid calendar date.
  Correct any invalid dates (e.g., change 31.02.2024 to 29.02.2024 if it is a leap year, or 28.02.2024 otherwise).
  
  
  
  Check Date Format:
  
  Ensure the date format matches the system/user settings (e.g., DD.MM.YYYY or MM/DD/YYYY).
  Adjust the date format if necessary in user parameters or system settings.
  
  
  
  Re-enter the Condition Record:
  
  Delete or correct the invalid date and save the condition record again.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Migration Issues:
  
  If the condition records were migrated from another system, verify the source data for invalid dates.
  Correct the source data and re-import if necessary.
  
  
  
  Check User Parameters:
  
  Sometimes user-specific date format settings (SU01 -> Parameters) can cause misinterpretation.
  Ensure the user’s date format matches the input format.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Code:
  
  Use transaction VK11/VK12 (Maintain Condition Records) to correct the condition record.
  Or use SE16/SE16N to check the condition tables for invalid dates.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  This is a warning message (W_), so it may not block the process but indicates a potential data issue.
  If ignored, it might cause incorrect pricing or condition determination in sales documents.
  Always ensure condition records have valid and consistent validity dates to avoid pricing errors.
  If the problem persists despite valid dates, check for OSS notes or patches related to condition record date handling.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Message
  W_CB492 Validity date &1 in condition record for &2 is not a valid date
  
  
  Cause
  Invalid or incorrectly formatted validity date in condition record
  
  
  Solution
  Correct the date to a valid calendar date and ensure proper format
  
  
  Transaction
  VK11, VK12 (Condition Records maintenance)
  
  
  Notes
  Check user/system date format settings; verify data migration
  
  
  
  
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