How To Fix CMS_INS004 - Start date of contract is before the contract conclusion date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMS_INS - Messages for Insurance

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Start date of contract is before the contract conclusion date

What causes this issue?

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?

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Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMS_INS004 - Start date of contract is before the contract conclusion date ?

  The SAP error message CMS_INS004 indicates that there is a conflict between the start date and the conclusion date of a contract. Specifically, the start date of the contract is set before the conclusion date, which is not allowed in the system.
  Cause:
  This error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The user may have mistakenly entered the start date as earlier than the conclusion date.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may have been inconsistencies in the date formats or values.
  System Configuration: There may be specific configurations or validations in the SAP system that enforce this rule, and the data entered does not comply with those rules.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Dates: Review the start date and conclusion date of the contract. Ensure that the start date is on or after the conclusion date.
  
  If the start date is incorrect, update it to a valid date.
  If the conclusion date is incorrect, adjust it accordingly.
  
  
  
  Data Validation: Implement validation checks in your data entry process to prevent this error from occurring in the future.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or help files related to contract management for any specific rules or guidelines regarding date entries.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Modules: This error is typically encountered in the SAP Contract Management module (CMS).
  Date Formats: Ensure that the date formats used in the system are consistent with the expected formats (e.g., DD/MM/YYYY or MM/DD/YYYY).
  User Training: Providing training to users on how to correctly enter contract details can help minimize errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CMS_INS004 error and ensure that your contract dates are correctly configured in the SAP system.