How To Fix CRM_BILLPLAN335 - Valid from &3 is greater than valid to &4 for flow category &1, view &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_BILLPLAN - Messages for billing plan set

• Message number: 335

• Message text: Valid from &3 is greater than valid to &4 for flow category &1, view &2

What causes this issue?

Valid from date &v3& is greater than valid to date &v4& in financing
view &v2& for flow category &V1&.

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?

The error may have been caused by the following:
Check the settings in the financing product with regard to date rules in
the periodic payment structure.
Check that the billing start date and contract start date have been
maintained correctly in the date set, ensuring that the contract start
date is before the billing start date.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_BILLPLAN335 - Valid from &3 is greater than valid to &4 for flow category &1, view &2 ?

  The SAP error message CRM_BILLPLAN335 indicates that there is a problem with the billing plan configuration in the SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system. Specifically, the error states that the "Valid from" date is greater than the "Valid to" date for a specific flow category and view. This typically occurs when there is an inconsistency in the date settings of a billing plan.
  Cause:
  
  Date Configuration Error: The most common cause of this error is that the "Valid from" date for a billing plan is set to a date that is later than the "Valid to" date. This creates a logical inconsistency, as a billing plan cannot be valid for a period where the start date is after the end date.
  Data Entry Mistake: During the creation or modification of the billing plan, incorrect dates may have been entered.
  System Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system or if there were changes made to the billing plan configuration, it could lead to such inconsistencies.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Billing Plan Dates: Go to the billing plan in question and verify the "Valid from" and "Valid to" dates. Ensure that the "Valid from" date is earlier than the "Valid to" date.
  Correct the Dates: If you find that the dates are incorrect, update them to ensure that the "Valid from" date is less than or equal to the "Valid to" date.
  Review Related Configurations: Check if there are any related billing plans or configurations that might be causing conflicts. Ensure that all related entries are consistent.
  Test Changes: After making the necessary corrections, test the billing plan to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as CRMD_ORDER or CRMD_ORDERADM_H to access and modify the billing plan.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed information on billing plan configuration and management.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the dates, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP community for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CRM_BILLPLAN335 error and ensure that your billing plans are configured correctly.