How To Fix 64183 - Dividend rights date cannot be earlier than issue start

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 64 - Treasury Management: Securities

• Message number: 183

• Message text: Dividend rights date cannot be earlier than issue start

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 64183 - Dividend rights date cannot be earlier than issue start ?

  The SAP error message 64183, "Dividend rights date cannot be earlier than issue start," typically occurs in the context of managing financial instruments, particularly when dealing with dividends and their associated dates in SAP's Financial Accounting (FI) or Treasury modules.
  Cause:
  This error arises when the dividend rights date (the date on which shareholders are entitled to receive dividends) is set to a date that is earlier than the issue start date (the date on which the financial instrument, such as a stock or bond, is issued). This is logically incorrect because shareholders cannot have rights to dividends before the instrument is officially issued.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the dividend rights date is set to a date that is equal to or later than the issue start date. Here are the steps to correct the issue:
  
  
  Identify the Financial Instrument: Determine which financial instrument is causing the error. This could be a stock, bond, or any other security that has dividend rights associated with it.
  
  
  Check Dates: Review the issue start date and the dividend rights date in the relevant transaction or master data record. You can do this in the SAP GUI by navigating to the appropriate transaction (e.g., transaction codes like SE16 for table views or FB03 for document display).
  
  
  Adjust the Dates: If the dividend rights date is indeed earlier than the issue start date, update the dividend rights date to a valid date. This can be done through the relevant transaction for maintaining financial instruments or dividend information.
  
  
  Save Changes: After making the necessary adjustments, save the changes and re-attempt the operation that triggered the error.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP's official documentation for detailed information on managing financial instruments and understanding the implications of various dates.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE16 (Data Browser), FB03 (Display Document), or specific transaction codes for managing financial instruments.
  User Roles and Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to financial instrument data in SAP.
  Consult with Finance Team: If you are unsure about the correct dates or the implications of changing them, consult with your finance or treasury team for guidance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your financial data is accurate and compliant with the necessary rules.