How To Fix CRM_FS_CHANGE121 - Enter the effective date for the change process at header level

CRM_FS_CHANGE121 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_FS_CHANGE - Messages for Changes to Leases

• Message number: 121

• Message text: Enter the effective date for the change process at header level

What causes this issue?

You have not specified an effective date for the change process with the
number &V1& at header level. This is mandatory, however.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

CRM_FS_CHANGE121 - Details

• The SAP error message CRM_FS_CHANGE121, which states "Enter the effective date for the change process at header level," typically occurs in the context of the SAP CRM (Customer Relationship Management) module, particularly when dealing with change processes related to service orders, contracts, or similar documents.
  
  Cause:
  This error message is triggered when a user attempts to make changes to a document (like a service order or contract) without specifying an effective date for the change at the header level. The effective date is crucial because it determines when the changes will take effect, and SAP requires this information to process the change correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Navigate to the Header Level: Open the document (service order, contract, etc.) that you are trying to change.
  
  
  Locate the Effective Date Field: Look for the field labeled "Effective Date" or similar in the header section of the document.
  
  
  Enter the Effective Date: Input a valid