How To Fix 67782 - Contract end is before contract date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 67 - Loans Messages - Financial Assets Management

• Message number: 782

• Message text: Contract end is before contract date

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Correct the dates.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 67782 - Contract end is before contract date ?

  The SAP error message "67782 Contract end is before contract date" typically occurs when there is a mismatch between the contract start date and the contract end date in the system. This error indicates that the end date of the contract is set before the start date, which is logically incorrect.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The most common cause is that the user has mistakenly entered the end date of the contract as being earlier than the start date.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies in the date formats or values.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the contract management module that could lead to incorrect date handling.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Contract Dates: Review the contract details in the SAP system. Ensure that the start date is earlier than the end date. If they are not, correct the dates accordingly.
  Data Validation: Implement validation checks in the data entry process to prevent users from entering incorrect dates.
  Review Migration Data: If the error arose after a data migration, check the source data for inconsistencies and correct them before re-importing.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on managing contract dates.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the dates, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use specific transaction codes related to contract management (e.g., ME31K for creating contracts, ME32K for changing contracts) to access and modify contract details.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the appropriate permissions to edit contract details.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or bugs related to contract date handling.
  Training: Providing training to users on how to correctly enter contract details can help prevent this error in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that contract dates are correctly set in the SAP system.