How To Fix CRM_MKTPL_AGR044 - Agreement &1 start date must be before end date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_MKTPL_AGR -

• Message number: 044

• Message text: Agreement &1 start date must be before end date

What causes this issue?

The agreement start and end dates overlap. To assign an agreement to a
trade promotion, you must ensure that the agreement start date occurs
before the agreement end date.

System Response

The system cannot save the trade promotion.

How to fix this error?

On the <ZK>Agreement Overview</> page, change the agreement dates so
that they no longer overlap.
Save the agreement.
On the <ZK>Trade Promotion Overview</> page, add the modified agreement.
Save the trade promotion.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_MKTPL_AGR044 - Agreement &1 start date must be before end date ?

  The SAP error message CRM_MKTPL_AGR044 indicates that there is an issue with the start and end dates of a marketing agreement in the SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) module. Specifically, the error states that the start date of the agreement must be before the end date. 
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when:
  
  The start date of the marketing agreement is set to a date that is equal to or later than the end date.
  There may be a data entry error where the dates were incorrectly inputted.
  The system may be processing an agreement that has conflicting date settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Dates: 
  
  Navigate to the marketing agreement in question.
  Verify the start date and end date fields.
  Ensure that the start date is earlier than the end date.
  
  
  
  Correct the Dates:
  
  If the start date is incorrect, change it to a date that is before the end date.
  If the end date is incorrect, adjust it to a date that is after the start date.
  
  
  
  Save Changes: 
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, save the changes to the marketing agreement.
  
  
  
  Validation: 
  
  Recheck the agreement to ensure that the error message no longer appears.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Date Formats: Ensure that the date formats are consistent with your system settings to avoid confusion.
  User Permissions: Make sure you have the necessary permissions to edit the marketing agreement.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on managing marketing agreements.
  Testing: If you are working in a development or testing environment, ensure that the changes are tested before moving to production.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.