How To Fix CRM_FS_CHANGE161 - Term not possible; the old end of lease must be retained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_FS_CHANGE - Messages for Changes to Leases

• Message number: 161

• Message text: Term not possible; the old end of lease must be retained

What causes this issue?

You have specified &V2& &V3& as the term at item level for the change
process with number &V1&. For the specified start date, the term must be
&V4& &V3& (taking the interim period into account).
According to the Customizing settings for change processes, this term is
not possible.

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?

Change either the start date or term so that the start date + interim
period + term is equal to the term of the old contract.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_FS_CHANGE161 - Term not possible; the old end of lease must be retained ?

  The SAP error message CRM_FS_CHANGE161 indicates that there is an issue with changing a lease contract in the SAP system, specifically related to the end of lease date. The message states that the "old end of lease must be retained," which typically means that the system is enforcing a rule that prevents the modification of the end date of a lease contract under certain conditions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Lease Contract Rules: The system has specific rules regarding the modification of lease contracts. If the end date of the lease is being changed, it may violate these rules, especially if there are financial transactions or dependencies tied to the original end date.
  Open Transactions: There may be open transactions or postings that are linked to the lease contract, which require the original end date to remain unchanged.
  Contract Status: The status of the lease contract may not allow for changes to be made. For example, if the