How To Fix 1FA474 - Term end date &1 cannot be after account closure date &2;enter valid date

1FA474 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1FA - Betragskündigungen und Freibeträge

• Message number: 474

• Message text: Term end date &1 cannot be after account closure date &2;enter valid date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1FA474 - Term end date &1 cannot be after account closure date &2;enter valid date ?

  The SAP error message 1FA474 indicates that there is a conflict between the term end date and the account closure date in a financial transaction or contract. Specifically, it means that the term end date you are trying to enter is later than the account closure date, which is not allowed in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Date Conflict: The term end date you are trying to set is after the account closure date. This could happen if:
  
  The account has already been closed, and you are trying to extend the term.
  There is a misunderstanding of the dates being entered.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Data Entry: The user may have mistakenly entered the wrong dates.
  
  
  System Configuration: There may be specific configurations or rules in the system that enforce this restriction.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Dates: Review the term end date and the account closure date. Ensure that the term end date is on or before the account closure date.
  
  
  Adjust Dates: If the term