How To Fix 62218 - Rental start must be before or on same date as 1st debit position &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 62 - Message Texts for Real Estate

• Message number: 218

• Message text: Rental start must be before or on same date as 1st debit position &

What causes this issue?

The date of the 1st debit position (start of payment) is usually
identical to the rental start date. The rental start date, however, can
be defined so that it is prior to the 1st debit position. In this case,
however, the rental start date is after the date of the 1st debit
position.

How to fix this error?

If you want to define both an earlier rental start date and an earlier
date for the 1st debit position, please proceed as follows:
First enter the &V1& in the rental start date field or any date before
this.
Then change the date of the 1st debit position to the requied date. You
can then set the rental start date to the same date or any date before
this.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 62218 - Rental start must be before or on same date as 1st debit position & ?

  The SAP error message 62218, which states "Rental start must be before or on same date as 1st debit position," typically occurs in the context of managing rental agreements or contracts within the SAP system. This error indicates that the start date of the rental agreement is set to a date that is after the date of the first debit position (the first billing or payment due date).
  Cause:
  
  Date Mismatch: The rental start date is later than the date of the first debit position. This can happen if the rental agreement is created or modified incorrectly.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the rental agreement or the billing settings in the system.
  Data Entry Error: A user may have mistakenly entered the wrong dates when creating or updating the rental agreement.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Dates: Review the rental agreement details and ensure that the rental start date is set to a date that is on or before the date of the first debit position.
  Modify Agreement: If the rental start date is incorrect, modify the rental agreement to set the correct start date.
  Review Billing Settings: Check the billing settings and ensure that they are configured correctly to avoid future discrepancies.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or user manuals for specific guidance on managing rental agreements and billing processes.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists or if you are unsure how to resolve it, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RECN (for rental contracts) or REIS (for rental information system) to navigate the rental management module effectively.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Training: Ensure that users involved in creating or managing rental agreements are adequately trained to avoid common pitfalls that lead to such errors.
  
  By addressing the date mismatch and ensuring proper configuration, you should be able to resolve the error message 62218 in SAP.