How To Fix CRM_OPTION401 - Internal error occurred during calculation of effective date

CRM_OPTION401 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_OPTION - Message Class for Options

• Message number: 401

• Message text: Internal error occurred during calculation of effective date

What causes this issue?

An internal error occurred while calculating the first effective date.

System Response

The first effective date is not calculated.

How to fix this error?

If necessary, enter the first effective date manually. The error itself
can only be corrected by SAP.

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.

CRM_OPTION401 - Details

• The SAP error message "CRM_OPTION401 Internal error occurred during calculation of effective date" typically indicates an issue within the SAP CRM system related to the calculation of effective dates for certain business objects, such as contracts, quotations, or service orders. This error can arise due to various reasons, including data inconsistencies, configuration issues, or bugs in the system.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the effective dates, such as overlapping date ranges or missing required fields.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the CRM system can lead to errors during date calculations.
  Custom Code: If there are custom enhancements or modifications in the system, they might interfere with the standard date calculation logic.
  System Bugs: There could be bugs in the version of SAP CRM you are using that affect the effective date calculation.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Data Integrity:
  
  Review the data related to the business object you are working with. Ensure