How To Fix 881612 - Splitting agreement lies before license usage contract in company code &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 881 - Recycling Administration

• Message number: 612

• Message text: Splitting agreement lies before license usage contract in company code &1

What causes this issue?

The start of the splitting agreement must not lie before the start of
the license usage contract.

System Response

How to fix this error?

You can maintain the date for the start of the splitting agreement in
the recycling partner dialog in the detailed view of the company code.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 881612 - Splitting agreement lies before license usage contract in company code &1 ?

  The SAP error message 881612, which states "Splitting agreement lies before license usage contract in company code &1," typically occurs in the context of contract management and licensing agreements within SAP. This error indicates that there is a mismatch in the dates or sequence of agreements related to a license usage contract in the specified company code.
  Cause:
  
  Date Mismatch: The splitting agreement (which may refer to a contract or agreement that divides usage rights or obligations) has a start date that is earlier than the start date of the license usage contract. This can happen if the agreements were created in the wrong order or if there are inconsistencies in the date settings.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the contract management settings that lead to this error.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors when creating or modifying contracts can lead to incorrect date settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Dates: Review the dates of both the splitting agreement and the license usage contract. Ensure that the splitting agreement's start date is not earlier than the license usage contract's start date.
  Adjust Agreements: If the dates are incorrect, you may need to adjust the start date of the splitting agreement or create a new agreement with the correct dates.
  Review Contract Configuration: Check the configuration settings in SAP related to contract management to ensure that they are set up correctly.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on managing contracts and agreements.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot resolve it, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME33K (Display Contract) or ME31K (Create Contract) to manage contracts effectively.
  SAP Notes: Look for SAP Notes related to this error message for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles and permissions to create or modify contracts in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.