How To Fix WU071 - Validity period too long

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WU - Promotion management messages

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Validity period too long

What causes this issue?

When saving the module in the database, it was found that the
validity period is not permitted.

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WU071 - Validity period too long ?

  The SAP error message WU071 "Validity period too long" typically occurs in the context of managing master data, particularly in the areas of material master records, vendor master records, or other data that has validity periods associated with it. This error indicates that the validity period specified for a certain record exceeds the allowed limits set in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Excessive Validity Dates: The validity period defined for a record (e.g., start date and end date) is too long, surpassing the maximum allowed duration set in the system configuration.
  Configuration Settings: The system may have specific settings that limit the maximum duration for which a record can be valid. This is often defined in the customizing settings of the relevant module (e.g., Material Management, Sales and Distribution).
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry, such as entering an end date that is far in the future or a start