How To Fix CMS_CAG243 - Agreement validity dates must be same or later than the agreement date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMS_CAG - Message Class for Collateral Agreement

• Message number: 243

• Message text: Agreement validity dates must be same or later than the agreement date

What causes this issue?

The <ZK>valid-from</> and <ZK>valid-to</> dates of the collateral
agreement must be later than the date on which the collateral agreement
was signed.

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 CMS_CAG243 - Agreement validity dates must be same or later than the agreement date ?

  The SAP error message CMS_CAG243, which states "Agreement validity dates must be same or later than the agreement date," typically occurs in the context of contract management or agreement processing within SAP. This error indicates that the validity dates set for a particular agreement are not aligned correctly with the agreement's start date.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  The start date of the agreement is set to a date that is later than the validity start date.
  The end date of the agreement is set to a date that is earlier than the validity end date.
  There may be a mismatch between the agreement date and the validity period defined for that agreement.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Check Agreement Dates: Review the agreement's start date and end date. Ensure that the validity start date is the same as or earlier than the agreement start date, and the validity end date is the same as or later than the agreement end date.
  
  
  Adjust Validity Dates: If the validity dates are incorrect, update them to ensure they align with the agreement dates. This can typically be done in the agreement management screen where you can edit the agreement details.
  
  
  Validation: After making the necessary adjustments, validate the agreement again to ensure that the error message no longer appears.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the correct dates to set, refer to your organization's documentation or consult with a colleague who is familiar with the contract management process in SAP.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use specific transaction codes related to contract management, such as CMS1 for creating agreements or CMS2 for changing agreements.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to edit agreement details in SAP.
  Training: If you frequently encounter this error, consider additional training on contract management within SAP to better understand how to manage agreement dates and validity periods.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CMS_CAG243 error and ensure that your agreement dates are correctly set.