How To Fix CACSSESTD099 - No entry in FFL_DATE field; corrected to &1 (business object start)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CACSSESTD - Settlement Scheduling - Transaction Data

• Message number: 099

• Message text: No entry in FFL_DATE field; corrected to &1 (business object start)

What causes this issue?

Field FFL_DATE is empty.
An entry in this field is required for processing actual commissions and
consequently the business object start date is being corrected (&V1&).

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CACSSESTD099 - No entry in FFL_DATE field; corrected to &1 (business object start) ?

  The SAP error message CACSSESTD099 indicates that there is no entry in the FFL_DATE field, which is related to the business object start date in the context of SAP's Customer Activity Repository (CAR) or similar applications. This error typically arises when the system is trying to process a business object that requires a valid start date, but it finds that the date is missing or not properly defined.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The FFL_DATE field is not populated in the relevant business object or transaction.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the business object may not be set up correctly, leading to the absence of a valid start date.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may have been issues during the migration process that resulted in missing or incorrect dates.
  User Input Error: Users may have failed to enter the required date information when creating or modifying the business object.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Entry: Verify that the FFL_DATE field is populated correctly in the relevant business object. If it is missing, enter a valid date.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for the business object to ensure that the FFL_DATE field is correctly defined and required.
  Data Migration Review: If the issue arose after a data migration, review the migration logs and data mappings to ensure that all necessary fields were populated correctly.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the business object in question and the requirements for the FFL_DATE field.
  Error Handling: Implement error handling in your processes to catch such issues early and provide meaningful feedback to users.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE80 (Object Navigator) to investigate the structure of the business object and the FFL_DATE field.
  Debugging: If you have access to development tools, consider debugging the process to see where the FFL_DATE is being set or why it is not being populated.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the importance of entering all required fields, including the FFL_DATE, when creating or modifying business objects.
  
  By addressing the root cause of the missing FFL_DATE, you can resolve the error and ensure that your business processes run smoothly.