How To Fix CMS_CAG241 - Valid to date of portion&1 must be earlier than agreement valid to date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMS_CAG - Message Class for Collateral Agreement

• Message number: 241

• Message text: Valid to date of portion&1 must be earlier than agreement valid to date

What causes this issue?

There could be two possibilities:
The valid-to date of the collateral agreement portion &V1& is later than
the valid-to date of the parent collateral agreement.
You have not maintained the valid-to date of the parent collateral
agreement.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Enter a valid-to date of the collateral agreement portion on or before
the valid-to date of the parent collateral agreement.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMS_CAG241 - Valid to date of portion&1 must be earlier than agreement valid to date ?

  The SAP error message CMS_CAG241 indicates that there is a validation issue with the dates in a contract or agreement. Specifically, the error states that the "Valid to date" of a portion (likely a specific part of a contract or agreement) must be earlier than the "Valid to date" of the overall agreement. This is a common issue in contract management where the validity periods of different components must be logically consistent.
  Cause:
  
  Date Configuration: The "Valid to date" of a specific portion of the agreement is set to a date that is equal to or later than the "Valid to date" of the overall agreement.
  Data Entry Error: During the creation or modification of the contract or agreement, incorrect dates may have been entered.
  System Configuration: There may be a configuration issue in the SAP system that is not enforcing the date validation correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Dates: Review the "Valid to date" of both the portion and the overall agreement. Ensure that the portion's date is set to a date that is earlier than the agreement's date.
  Modify Dates: If the portion's date is incorrect, update it to a valid date that meets the requirement.
  Validation Logic: If you are a system administrator or have access to configuration settings, check the validation logic in the system to ensure it is functioning correctly.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on managing contract dates and resolving related errors.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use specific transaction codes related to contract management (e.g., CMS1 for creating contracts, CMS2 for changing contracts) to access and modify the relevant data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate permissions to modify contract details, as restrictions may prevent you from making necessary changes.
  
  If the issue persists after checking and correcting the dates, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.