How To Fix CRM_FS_CHANGE177 - Enter the effective date of the option as the start date

CRM_FS_CHANGE177 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_FS_CHANGE - Messages for Changes to Leases

• Message number: 177

• Message text: Enter the effective date of the option as the start date

What causes this issue?

You have specified &V2& as the start date for the change process at item
level with the number &V1&. The item with the GUID &V4& to be executed,
however, is an option. Options have a fixed start date. The start date
of this option is &V3&.

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_CHANGE177 - Details

• The SAP error message CRM_FS_CHANGE177, which states "Enter the effective date of the option as the start date," typically occurs in the context of managing contracts or service agreements within the SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) module, particularly in the area of Flexible Services (FS).
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when you are trying to create or modify a service option or contract, and the effective date you have entered does not match the expected start date for that option. The system requires that the effective date of the service option aligns with the start date defined in the contract or service agreement.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Effective Date: Ensure that the effective date you are entering for the service option is correct and matches the start date of the contract or service agreement.
  
  
  Modify the Dates: If the effective date is incorrect, update it to match the start date.