How To Fix 62851 - Valid-from date & is after & (date of 1st deb.pos.)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 62 - Message Texts for Real Estate

• Message number: 851

• Message text: Valid-from date & is after & (date of 1st deb.pos.)

What causes this issue?

You have entered, for a rent adjustment, a valid-from date that is
after the date of the first debit position (&V2&) of this rental
agreement. However, rent adjustments can be made using the system after
the date of the first debit position, automatically updating the rent
adjustment history.

System Response

The system does not accept your entry.

How to fix this error?

Make the adjustment using one of the rent adjustment programs or with
by choosing "Change rental agreement -> Active contract conditions".

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 62851 - Valid-from date & is after & (date of 1st deb.pos.) ?

  The SAP error message 62851, which states "Valid-from date & is after & (date of 1st deb.pos.)", typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with billing documents or customer accounts. This error indicates that the "valid-from" date specified for a certain transaction or document is later than the date of the first debit position, which is not allowed in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Date Mismatch: The valid-from date you are trying to enter is set to a date that is after the date of the first debit position in the system. This can happen if you are trying to create or modify a billing document, invoice, or customer account with an invalid date range.
  Incorrect Data Entry: The user may have mistakenly entered the wrong date or may not have updated the valid-from date correctly.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that enforce certain date rules which are being violated.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Dates: Review the valid-from date you are trying to enter and compare it with the date of the first debit position. Ensure that the valid-from date is earlier than or equal to the date of the first debit position.
  Adjust Valid-From Date: If the valid-from date is incorrect, adjust it to a date that is before or on the same date as the first debit position.
  Review Transaction History: Look at the transaction history for the customer or document in question to understand the context of the dates involved.
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the correct dates to use, consult your organization's documentation or SAP guidelines regarding billing and customer account management.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot find a resolution, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may encounter this error while using transaction codes related to billing (e.g., VF01, VF02) or customer account management (e.g., FD32, FD33).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or specific fixes related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the appropriate permissions to make changes to the billing documents or customer accounts.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with your transaction in SAP.