How To Fix CBRC_REGCHECK244 - Substance &1: expiry date of registration is before the start date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CBRC_REGCHECK - Messages for Substance-Related Regulation Check

• Message number: 244

• Message text: Substance &1: expiry date of registration is before the start date

What causes this issue?

The expiry date &V2& is before the start date &V3& of the registration
("Registration (Company-Specific)").

System Response

The data record is not transferred.

How to fix this error?

Check the expiry date and/or start date for registration maintained for
substance &V1&. If one of these values is not maintained, also check the
validity of the related value assignment instance. Check whether there
are validities that do not make sense in this context. Change the values
if necessary.

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 CBRC_REGCHECK244 - Substance &1: expiry date of registration is before the start date ?

  The SAP error message CBRC_REGCHECK244 indicates that there is an issue with the registration of a substance in the system. Specifically, it means that the expiry date of the registration for the substance is set to a date that is earlier than the start date of the registration. This creates a logical inconsistency, as a registration cannot expire before it officially starts.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Data Entry: The expiry date may have been entered incorrectly during the registration process.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may have been errors in the transfer of registration dates.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with how the system is configured to handle registration dates.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Registration Dates: Review the registration details for the substance in question. Ensure that the start date and expiry date are correctly entered.
  Correct the Dates: If the expiry date is indeed before the start date, update the expiry date to a valid date that is after the start date.
  Data Validation: Implement validation checks in the data entry process to prevent this error from occurring in the future.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or guidelines for managing substance registrations to ensure compliance with the required processes.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists or if you are unsure how to correct the data, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Modules: This error is typically related to SAP modules that handle compliance, such as SAP EHS (Environment, Health, and Safety).
  Substance Registration: Understanding the regulations and requirements for substance registration in your industry can help prevent similar issues.
  User Training: Providing training for users who enter registration data can help minimize errors related to date entries.
  
  By addressing the root cause of the error and ensuring proper data management practices, you can resolve the issue and prevent it from recurring in the future.