What is date validity in SAP PP-BD - Basic Data?

SAP Term: date validity

• Component: PP-BD

• Component Name: Basic Data

• Description: An attribute of an object that determines whether an object exists "effective" or not "not effective" on a specific date.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Date validity is a feature in the SAP PP-BD Basic Data component that allows users to define a valid date range for a particular material. This feature is useful for materials that have a limited shelf life or are only available for a certain period of time. The date validity feature allows users to set a start and end date for the material, and any transactions involving the material will be restricted to this date range. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the date validity feature, users must first navigate to the PP-BD Basic Data component in SAP. Once there, they can select the material they wish to set a date validity for and click on the “Date Validity” tab. From there, users can enter the start and end dates for the material’s validity period. Once saved, any transactions involving the material will be restricted to this date range. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up date validity for materials, it is important to remember that any transactions involving the material will be restricted to this date range. Therefore, it is important to set realistic dates that will not interfere with any planned transactions. Additionally, it is important to remember to update the date validity when necessary as materials may have different shelf lives or availability periods. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on setting up date validity in SAP PP-BD Basic Data, please refer to SAP’s official documentation here: https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_ERP_6.0_EHPs_6/6.0/en-US/f3d8f9a7c2b04d2f9e7a8b3c5f9e4d1a.html