How To Fix CRM_POOL_LINK_API104 - The linkage start date is after the contract end date

CRM_POOL_LINK_API104 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_POOL_LINK_API - Messages API Pool Linkage

• Message number: 104

• Message text: The linkage start date is after the contract end date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_POOL_LINK_API104 - The linkage start date is after the contract end date ?

  The SAP error message CRM_POOL_LINK_API104 indicates that there is an issue with the linkage of a contract in the SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system. Specifically, the error states that the linkage start date is after the contract end date, which means that the system is trying to create or modify a linkage that is not valid because the start date of the linkage occurs after the contract has already ended.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Dates: The linkage start date has been set incorrectly, possibly due to user input errors or system defaults.
  Contract Validity: The contract associated with the linkage has a defined end date, and the linkage is being attempted outside of this valid period.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies in the date formats or values.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Dates: Review the linkage start date and the contract end date. Ensure that the linkage start date is