How To Fix CRM_FS_CHANGE003 - The system could not determine a possible effective date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_FS_CHANGE - Messages for Changes to Leases

• Message number: 003

• Message text: The system could not determine a possible effective date

What causes this issue?

A possible effective date for a change to the lessee must be at a period
limit for all financing items in the document.
You have attempted to change the lessee for a document for which no
possible effective date could be determined.
Example:
A document comprises two financing items.
1st contract start date January 1, 2003, quarterly payments
2nd contract start date February 1, 2003, quarterly payments
The period limits for the first financing item are January 1, April 1,
July 1, and September 1, while those of the second financing item are
February 1, May 1, August 1, and November 1. This means that a common
period limit cannot be found.

System Response

The action is canceled.

How to fix this error?

Split the contract by quantity so that the lessee can be changed for the
new documents.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_FS_CHANGE003 - The system could not determine a possible effective date ?

  The SAP error message CRM_FS_CHANGE003 ("The system could not determine a possible effective date") typically occurs in the context of SAP CRM (Customer Relationship Management) when the system is unable to find a valid effective date for a specific business transaction or object. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when creating or modifying a business partner, contract, or other related objects.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Validity Period: The object you are trying to create or modify may not have a defined validity period, or the validity period may not cover the current date.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the business object or the related settings in the system.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from determining a valid effective date.
  Custom Logic: If there are custom enhancements or logic implemented in the system, they may interfere with the standard date determination process.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Validity Period: Ensure that the object you are working with has a defined validity period that includes the current date. If necessary, adjust the start and end dates.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings related to the object in question. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly defined.
  Data Consistency Check: Verify the data associated with the object. Look for any missing or incorrect entries that could affect the effective date determination.
  Debugging: If you have access to the development environment, consider debugging the process to identify where the date determination is failing.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific transaction or object you are working with for any known issues or additional configuration steps.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP CRM that may be related to the object you are working with (e.g., CRM_ORDER, CRM_MKTPL).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to CRM_FS_CHANGE003 for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  User Forums: Check SAP community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.