How To Fix CRM_PRODUCT_FINANCE118 - Inconsistent date rules and number of periods for entry &1 &2

CRM_PRODUCT_FINANCE118 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_PRODUCT_FINANCE - Message Class for CRM_PRODUCT_FINANCE Development Class

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Inconsistent date rules and number of periods for entry &1 &2

What causes this issue?

If the date rule for valid-from or valid-to date has values, the number
of periods should not be maintained. The system determines the number
of periods automatically.

How to fix this error?

In the current financing product, change either the number of periods
to zero, or delete the date rule or valid-to date, for entry &v1& &v2&
in the payment structure of the current distribution chain.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_PRODUCT_FINANCE118 - Inconsistent date rules and number of periods for entry &1 &2 ?

  The SAP error message CRM_PRODUCT_FINANCE118 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the date rules and the number of periods defined for a specific product or financial entry in the SAP CRM system. This error typically arises when the date settings for a product do not align with the expected configuration or when there are discrepancies in the period definitions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Date Rules: The date rules defined for the product may not match the expected format or logic required by the system. This could be due to incorrect settings in the product master data or financial configuration.
  Mismatch in Number of Periods: The number of periods defined for financial entries (like pricing, discounts, or other financial terms) may not correspond with the date rules set for the product. For example, if a product is set to have a certain number of billing periods but the date rules suggest a different duration, this