How To Fix CRM_FS_CHANGE127 - The effective date does not correspond to the old EOL date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_FS_CHANGE - Messages for Changes to Leases

• Message number: 127

• Message text: The effective date does not correspond to the old EOL date

What causes this issue?

This effective date is not possible for the change process &V1& at item
level because it does not match the end date of the old financing item.

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?

Enter the end date of the old financing item as the effective date for
this process.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_FS_CHANGE127 - The effective date does not correspond to the old EOL date ?

  The SAP error message CRM_FS_CHANGE127, which states "The effective date does not correspond to the old EOL date," typically occurs in the context of managing product lifecycle data, particularly when dealing with end-of-life (EOL) dates for products in the SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system.
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when there is an attempt to change the effective date of a product or service in a way that does not align with the existing end-of-life (EOL) date. Specifically, it indicates that the new effective date you are trying to set is either before or after the current EOL date, which violates the business rules defined in the system.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Current EOL Date: Review the current EOL date for the product or service in question. You can do this by navigating to the relevant product master data in SAP CRM.
  
  
  Adjust Effective Date: Ensure that the new effective date you are trying to set is valid in relation to the existing EOL date. The effective date should typically be set to a date that is before the EOL date if you are extending the product's lifecycle or after the EOL date if you are setting a new lifecycle for a replacement product.
  
  
  Update EOL Date: If necessary, you may need to update the EOL date to reflect the new effective date you want to set. This may involve discussions with product management or relevant stakeholders to ensure that the new dates align with business strategies.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review any relevant SAP documentation or guidelines regarding product lifecycle management to ensure compliance with business rules.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary adjustments, test the changes in a development or test environment before applying them in the production environment to ensure that the error does not recur.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP CRM that pertain to product lifecycle management, such as CRMD_ORDER for managing orders or CRMD_ORDERADM_H for accessing order administration.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate permissions to make changes to product data, as restrictions may also lead to errors.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant who specializes in SAP CRM for further assistance.