How To Fix CRM_PRODUCT_FINANCE2006 - Attribute "Term from" must not be equal to "Term to"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_PRODUCT_FINANCE2 - Messages for Financing Product (New Set Types in 4.0)

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Attribute "Term from" must not be equal to "Term to"

What causes this issue?

An entry exists for the term in which the lower limit of the interval,
<ZK>Term from</> is identical to the upper limit, <ZK>Term to</>. This
is not supported.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Change one of the values <ZK>Term from</> or <ZK>Term to</> or delete
the entry entirely.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_PRODUCT_FINANCE2006 - Attribute "Term from" must not be equal to "Term to" ?

  The SAP error message CRM_PRODUCT_FINANCE2006, which states that the attribute "Term from" must not be equal to "Term to," typically occurs in the context of product finance or pricing configurations within the SAP CRM system. This error indicates that there is a conflict in the date range specified for a financial term or pricing condition.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the "Term from" date is set to the same value as the "Term to" date. In many financial or pricing scenarios, the system expects a range where the start date (Term from) is earlier than the end date (Term to). Having both dates equal does not create a valid range and thus leads to this error.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the "Term from" date is set to a date that is earlier than the "Term to" date. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Check the Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration or transaction where the financial terms or pricing conditions are defined.
  Locate the fields for "Term from" and "Term to."
  
  
  
  Adjust the Dates:
  
  Change the "Term from" date to a date that is earlier than the "Term to" date. For example, if "Term from" is set to January 1, 2023, then "Term to" should be set to a date after January 1, 2023, such as January 2, 2023.
  
  
  
  Validate Changes:
  
  After making the adjustments, save the changes and attempt to process the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Review Related Data:
  
  If the error continues, review any related data or dependencies that might be influencing the date settings. Ensure that there are no other configurations or entries that might be causing the conflict.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files related to product finance and pricing conditions for more detailed information on how to configure these settings correctly.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By ensuring that the "Term from" and "Term to" dates are correctly configured, you should be able to resolve the CRM_PRODUCT_FINANCE2006 error and proceed with your transaction.