How To Fix CACS_STD218 - Standard contract &1 does not have the required validity period

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CACS_STD - Higher Level Messages for Standard Contract

• Message number: 218

• Message text: Standard contract &1 does not have the required validity period

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CACS_STD218 - Standard contract &1 does not have the required validity period ?

  The SAP error message CACS_STD218 indicates that a standard contract does not have the required validity period. This error typically occurs in the context of contract management within the SAP system, particularly when dealing with contracts in the SAP Convergent Charging (SAP CACS) module.
  
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Validity Dates: The contract may not have been assigned a start date and/or an end date, which are necessary for the system to determine the contract's validity.
  Incorrect Date Range: The dates provided may not fall within the expected range or may be in the wrong format.
  Contract Status: The contract may be in a status that does not allow it to be used (e.g., inactive or expired).
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that are not aligned with the requirements for contract validity.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CACS_STD218 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Contract Validity Dates:
  
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