How To Fix CACSMD337 - Contract bundle start must not be before &.

CACSMD337 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CACSMD - Message Texts for Master Data

• Message number: 337

• Message text: Contract bundle start must not be before &.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CACSMD337 - Contract bundle start must not be before &. ?

  The SAP error message CACSMD337, which states "Contract bundle start must not be before &," typically occurs in the context of contract management within the SAP system, particularly when dealing with contract bundles in the SAP Convergent Charging (SAP CC) or SAP Convergent Invoicing (SAP CI) modules.
  
  Cause:
  This error message indicates that there is an issue with the start date of a contract bundle. Specifically, it suggests that the start date you are trying to set for the contract bundle is earlier than a defined date, which could be the start date of the contract itself or another related date in the system. This is a validation check to ensure that the contract bundle's start date is logically consistent with the contract's timeline.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Dates: Review the start date you are trying to assign to the contract bundle. Ensure that it is