How To Fix CRM_LEASING_CHANGE301 - Contract start date must lie after end date (&2) of contract &3 &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_LEASING_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 contract start date of the current contract is
&v1&, however.

System Response

Activation of the contract is cancelled.

How to fix this error?

Make sure you used the correct individual object. If you did, the
contract start date has to be later than &v2&.
You can start activation again once 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_LEASING_CHANGE301 - Contract start date must lie after end date (&2) of contract &3 &4 ?

  The SAP error message CRM_LEASING_CHANGE301 indicates that there is an issue with the contract dates in the leasing module. Specifically, it states that the contract start date must be after the end date of another contract. This error typically arises when trying to create or modify a leasing contract in the SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The most common cause is that the start date of the new contract is entered as being earlier than or the same as the end date of an existing contract.
  Data Overlap: There may be overlapping contracts where the new contract's start date conflicts with the end date of an existing contract.
  System Configuration: There could be configuration settings in the system that enforce strict date validation rules.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Contract Dates: Review the start and end dates of the existing contracts. Ensure that the start date of the new contract is set to a date that is after the end date of any related contracts.
  Modify Dates: If the start date of the new contract is incorrect, adjust it to a valid date that complies with the requirement.
  Review Contract Relationships: If there are multiple contracts involved, ensure that the relationships and dependencies between them are correctly defined and that there are no conflicts.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on contract date management in the leasing module.
  System Configuration: If necessary, consult with your SAP administrator or technical team to review the configuration settings related to contract date validations.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like CRMD_ORDER or CRMD_ORDERADM_H to access and manage contracts.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate permissions to create or modify contracts in the system, as restrictions may also lead to errors.
  Testing: After making changes, test the contract creation or modification process to ensure that the error does not recur.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully manage your leasing contracts in SAP CRM.