How To Fix CRM_LEASING_CHANGE162 - Different start date for contract split

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_LEASING_CHANGE - Messages for Changes to Leases

• Message number: 162

• Message text: Different start date for contract split

What causes this issue?

The start date of item change process number &V1& (process &V2&) differs
from the start date of change process &V3&. The dates have to be
identical for a contract split, however.

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?

Set the same start date for both processes.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_LEASING_CHANGE162 - Different start date for contract split ?

  The SAP error message CRM_LEASING_CHANGE162 indicates that there is a discrepancy in the start dates when attempting to split a leasing contract. This error typically arises in the context of contract management within the SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) module, particularly when dealing with leasing contracts.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You are trying to split a leasing contract, but the start dates of the resulting contracts do not align correctly.
  The system expects the start date of the new contract(s) to be the same as the original contract or to follow a specific sequence, but the provided dates do not meet these criteria.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Contract Dates: Review the start dates of the original contract and the proposed split contracts. Ensure that the start dates are consistent and valid according to the business rules defined in your system.
  
  
  Adjust Start Dates: If the start dates are incorrect, adjust them to ensure they are aligned. The new contracts should have start dates that logically follow the original contract's timeline.
  
  
  Review Contract Split Logic: Ensure that the logic for splitting the contract is correctly implemented. Sometimes, custom logic or configurations may lead to unexpected behavior.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's guidelines on contract management to understand the specific requirements for contract splits.
  
  
  Test in a Sandbox Environment: If possible, replicate the issue in a test or sandbox environment to experiment with different start dates and configurations without affecting production data.
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP CRM that pertain to contract management, such as CRMD_ORDER for managing contracts.
  Configuration Settings: Review the configuration settings in the SAP system related to leasing contracts and contract splitting to ensure they are set up correctly.
  User Exits and BAdIs: Check if there are any user exits or Business Add-Ins (BAdIs) that might be influencing the behavior of contract splitting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to successfully split the leasing contract.