How To Fix CACS_GUARANTEETD028 - Calculation date &1 is before start date &2 of agreement &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CACS_GUARANTEETD - Guarantee: Transaction Data

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Calculation date &1 is before start date &2 of agreement &3

What causes this issue?

The current calculation date &V1& is before the start date &V2& of the
individual guarantee agreement &V3&.

System Response

No <DS:GLOS.44D9DE4BD4940E25E10000000A1553FE>guarantee</> for this
<DS:GLOS.4483C42EF61F3D96E10000000A155435>period</> can be calculated.

How to fix this error?

Check the individual guarantee agreement &V3& of the
<DS:GLOS.36DA50844F3815DAE10000009B38F983>commission contract</>.

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CACS_GUARANTEETD028 - Calculation date &1 is before start date &2 of agreement &3 ?

  The SAP error message CACS_GUARANTEETD028 indicates that there is an issue with the calculation date being set before the start date of a specific agreement. This error typically arises in the context of contract management or warranty management within SAP, particularly in the SAP Customer Activity Repository (CAR) or SAP Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA).
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The calculation date (the date on which a calculation is being performed) is earlier than the start date of the agreement. 
  This can happen if the system is trying to process a transaction or calculation that is not valid because it falls outside the effective period of the agreement.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Calculation Date: Ensure that the calculation date you are using is correct and falls within the valid range of the agreement. The calculation date should be on or after the start date of the agreement.
  
  
  Review the Agreement Dates: 
  
  Go to the agreement in question and verify the start date and end date.
  If the calculation date is indeed before the start date, you may need to adjust the calculation date to a valid date.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Transaction: If the calculation date is being set programmatically (e.g., through a custom program or batch job), review the logic to ensure that it respects the agreement's date constraints.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the agreement's terms or the expected behavior, consult the relevant SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines regarding contract management.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like CACS or FI-CA related transactions to view or modify agreements.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  Custom Logic: If your organization has custom logic implemented in SAP, ensure that it is functioning correctly and not inadvertently causing this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.