How To Fix CRM_FS_CHANGE301 - Contract start date must lie after end date (&2) of contract &3 &4

CRM_FS_CHANGE301 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_FS_CHANGE - Messages for Changes to Leases

• Message number: 301

• Message text: Contract start date must lie after end date (&2) of contract &3 &4

What causes this issue?

The individual object in contract &V3&, item &V4& will not be available
again until &V2&. The start date for the current contract, however, is
&v1&.

System Response

Contract inception has been canceled.

How to fix this error?

Check that you have used the correct individual object. If so, the
contract start date must be after &V2&.
Restart contract inception after you have corrected the problem.

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_CHANGE301 - Contract start date must lie after end date (&2) of contract &3 &4 ?

  The SAP error message "CRM_FS_CHANGE301 Contract start date must lie after end date (&2) of contract &3 &4" typically occurs in the context of contract management within the SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) module. This error indicates that the start date of a contract you are trying to create or modify is set to a date that is not valid because it falls on or before the end date of another contract.
  
  Cause:
  
  Date Overlap: The start date you are trying to set for the new contract is either the same as or earlier than the end date of an existing contract.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may have been a mistake in entering the dates, leading to an invalid configuration.
  Contract Configuration: The system may have rules or configurations that prevent overlapping contracts or require specific date sequences.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Dates: Review the start and end dates of the contract you are trying to create or