How To Fix CMS_INS006 - Enter insurance expiry date later than start date of insurance

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMS_INS - Messages for Insurance

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Enter insurance expiry date later than start date of insurance

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?

Enter insurance expiry date later than start date of insurance for &V1&
&V2&.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMS_INS006 - Enter insurance expiry date later than start date of insurance ?

  The SAP error message CMS_INS006 indicates that there is an issue with the insurance data being entered into the system. Specifically, the error states that the insurance expiry date must be later than the start date of the insurance. This is a validation check to ensure that the insurance period is logically correct.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The expiry date of the insurance is set to a date that is earlier than or the same as the start date.
  There may be a data entry mistake where the dates were incorrectly inputted.
  The system is trying to process an insurance record that has invalid date ranges.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  Check the Dates: Review the insurance start and expiry dates that you have entered. Ensure that the expiry date is indeed later than the start date.
  Correct the Entry: If the expiry date is incorrect, update it to a valid date that is after the start date.
  Re-enter the Data: If necessary, delete the incorrect entry and re-enter the insurance details with the correct dates.
  Validation: After making the changes, validate the data again to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal or your organization's SAP documentation for more details on managing insurance records.
  User Training: Ensure that users entering insurance data are trained on the correct procedures for entering dates and understanding the implications of insurance periods.
  System Configuration: If this error persists even with correct data, it may be worth checking the system configuration or consulting with your SAP administrator to ensure that there are no underlying issues with the insurance module.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CMS_INS006 error and successfully enter the insurance details into the SAP system.