How To Fix 1FA720 - Term end date cannot be earlier than posting date of bank area &1

1FA720 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1FA - Betragskündigungen und Freibeträge

• Message number: 720

• Message text: Term end date cannot be earlier than posting date of bank area &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1FA720 - Term end date cannot be earlier than posting date of bank area &1 ?

  The SAP error message 1FA720 indicates that there is a conflict between the term end date and the posting date of a bank area in your SAP system. This error typically arises when you are trying to perform a transaction that involves a bank area, and the term end date you have specified is earlier than the posting date that is currently set for that bank area.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The term end date you are trying to enter is earlier than the current posting date for the bank area.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the bank area that are not aligned with the dates you are trying to use.
  Data Entry Errors: Mistakes in data entry can lead to this error, such as entering the wrong date format or selecting the wrong date.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Dates: Verify the term end date you are trying to enter. Ensure that it is not