How To Fix CRM_LEASING_COPY006 - New contract term has to be longer than &1 &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_LEASING_COPY - Messaages to/from Creation of Follow-Up Document

• Message number: 006

• Message text: New contract term has to be longer than &1 &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_LEASING_COPY006 - New contract term has to be longer than &1 &2 ?

  The SAP error message CRM_LEASING_COPY006 indicates that when creating or copying a leasing contract, the new contract term must be longer than the specified duration. The placeholders &1 and &2 typically represent the minimum required duration and the unit of time (e.g., months, days) respectively.
  Cause:
  This error usually occurs in the following scenarios:
  
  Contract Duration Mismatch: The new contract's duration is set to a value that is shorter than the minimum required duration defined in the system.
  Configuration Settings: The system may have specific settings or rules that dictate the minimum duration for leasing contracts, which are not being met by the new contract being created or copied.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Contract Duration:
  
  Review the duration you are trying to set for the new contract. Ensure that it is longer than the minimum duration specified in the error message.
  If you are copying an existing contract, check the duration of the original contract and ensure that the new contract's duration exceeds it.
  
  
  
  Adjust Configuration:
  
  If the minimum duration is too restrictive for your business needs, you may need to adjust the configuration settings in the SAP system. This typically involves:
  
  Accessing the relevant customizing settings in the SAP system (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigating to the leasing contract settings and modifying the minimum duration requirements.
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to leasing contracts to understand the rules and configurations that apply to contract durations.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  Ensure that users creating or copying contracts are trained on the requirements for contract durations to prevent this error from occurring in the future.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue through the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP experts for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CRMD_ORDER for managing contracts and SPRO for configuration settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to leasing contracts that may provide additional insights or solutions for this error.
  Business Processes: Understand the business processes related to leasing contracts in your organization to ensure compliance with the defined rules.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the CRM_LEASING_COPY006 error effectively.