How To Fix CRM_LEASING_CHANGE159 - Term not possible; the old end of lease must be retained

CRM_LEASING_CHANGE159 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_LEASING_CHANGE - Messages for Changes to Leases

• Message number: 159

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

What causes this issue?

You entered &V2& &V3& as the term for change process &V1& at item level
(upgrade co-terminus). With the specified start date, and taking the
interm period into account, the term must be &V4& &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?

Change either the start date or the term such that start date + interim
period + term correspnds to the term of the old contract.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_LEASING_CHANGE159 - Term not possible; the old end of lease must be retained ?

  The SAP error message CRM_LEASING_CHANGE159 indicates that a change to a leasing contract cannot be processed because the system requires the old end date of the lease to be retained. This typically occurs when there are constraints related to the lease terms or when the system detects that the changes being made would violate the integrity of the leasing data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Contractual Constraints: The leasing contract may have specific terms that prevent changes to the end date without retaining the original date.
  Data Integrity Rules: SAP has built-in rules to maintain data integrity, which may prevent changes that could lead to inconsistencies in the leasing data.
  Open Transactions: There may be open transactions or activities linked to the lease that require the original end date to remain unchanged.
  Configuration Settings: The system configuration may enforce certain rules regarding lease modifications.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Lease Terms: Check the terms of the lease contract to understand if there are any