How To Fix CIAP063 - Record creation date is after end of credit date.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CIAP - CIAP Message Class

• Message number: 063

• Message text: Record creation date is after end of credit date.

What causes this issue?

You can only create a record with a starting date between the start and
end dates of the crediting period. For example, if your crediting period
starts on January 05, 2012 and ends on January 05, 2016, the creation
date of the record must fall between these dates.

System Response

The system does not allow you to create the record because the creation
date of the record is after the end of the crediting period.
For more information, see <DS:DE.CIAP_END_CREDIT_LIMIT_DATE>End of
Crediting Period</>.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CIAP063 - Record creation date is after end of credit date. ?

  The SAP error message CIAP063, which states "Record creation date is after end of credit date," typically occurs in the context of credit management or accounts receivable processes. This error indicates that the system is trying to create or process a record (such as a credit memo or invoice) with a creation date that is later than the defined end date for credit management activities.
  Cause:
  
  Date Mismatch: The record you are trying to create has a creation date that exceeds the end of the credit period set in the system.
  Configuration Settings: The credit management settings in SAP may have been configured with specific start and end dates for credit checks, which are being violated by the new record.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the date entry, either in the record being created or in the configuration settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Dates: Verify the creation date of the record you are trying to create. Ensure that it is within the allowed credit period.
  Review Credit Management Settings: 
  
  Go to the credit management configuration in SAP (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant settings for credit control areas and check the defined start and end dates for credit checks.
  
  
  Adjust Dates: If necessary, adjust the end date for credit management activities to accommodate the new record or change the creation date of the record to fall within the allowed range.
  Consult Documentation: Review any relevant documentation or guidelines for your organization regarding credit management processes to ensure compliance with internal policies.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to create records in the system, as restrictions may also lead to errors.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  FD32 (Change Customer Credit Management)
  FD33 (Display Customer Credit Management)
  FD30 (Create Customer Credit Management)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to CIAP063 for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CIAP063 error and successfully create the required record in SAP.