How To Fix CRM_APO_CONTRACTS027 - End of validity period missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_APO_CONTRACTS - Upload Purchase Contracts and Scheduling Agreemts CRM -> APO

• Message number: 027

• Message text: End of validity period missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_APO_CONTRACTS027 - End of validity period missing ?

  The SAP error message CRM_APO_CONTRACTS027 indicates that there is an issue with the validity period of a contract in the SAP system, specifically in the context of SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). The error message typically means that the end date of the validity period for a contract is missing or not defined.
  Cause:
  
  Missing End Date: The most common cause is that the contract has been created without specifying an end date for its validity period.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration settings in the CRM or APO modules that affect how contracts are processed.
  Data Entry Error: During the creation or modification of the contract, the end date may have been inadvertently left blank.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Contract Details:
  
  Navigate to the contract in question and check the validity period fields.
  Ensure that both the start date and end date are filled in correctly.
  
  
  
  Update the Contract:
  
  If the end date is missing, update the contract to include a valid end date.
  Save the changes and try to process the contract again.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, review the configuration settings related to contract management in the CRM and APO modules.
  Ensure that the settings allow for proper handling of validity periods.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on managing contracts and validity periods.
  
  
  
  Check for Notes or Patches:
  
  Look for any SAP Notes or patches that may address this specific error message or related issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CRMD_ORDER for managing contracts.
  SAP Notes: Search the SAP Support Portal for notes related to CRM and APO contracts for any known issues or fixes.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the appropriate permissions to create or modify contracts in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the CRM_APO_CONTRACTS027 error message.