How To Fix CRM_POOL_LINK_API053 - Contract end date &2 is earlier than pool end date &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_POOL_LINK_API - Messages API Pool Linkage

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Contract end date &2 is earlier than pool end date &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_POOL_LINK_API053 - Contract end date &2 is earlier than pool end date &1 ?

  The SAP error message CRM_POOL_LINK_API053 indicates that there is a conflict between the contract end date and the pool end date in the SAP CRM system. Specifically, the error states that the contract end date (denoted as &2) is earlier than the pool end date (denoted as &1). This typically occurs when trying to link a contract to a pool or when managing contract validity periods.
  
  Cause:
  
  Date Mismatch: The primary cause of this error is that the end date of the contract you are trying to create or modify is set to a date that is earlier than the end date of the associated pool. This violates the business logic that requires the contract to be valid for the duration of the pool.
  Incorrect Data Entry: It may also be due to incorrect data entry or configuration in the contract or pool settings.
  System Configuration: There might be specific configurations in the system