How To Fix CRM_UTILITY_SALES202 - Enter the contract start date for item &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_UTILITY_SALES - Message Class for Sales in the Utilities Industry

• Message number: 202

• Message text: Enter the contract start date for item &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_UTILITY_SALES202 - Enter the contract start date for item &1 ?

  The SAP error message CRM_UTILITY_SALES202 indicates that a contract start date is missing for a specific item in a sales document or contract. This error typically occurs in the SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) module when trying to create or process a sales order, contract, or similar document that requires a start date for the items involved.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The most common cause is that the contract start date has not been entered for the item specified in the error message.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the CRM system that require a start date for certain types of contracts or items.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked entering the start date when creating or modifying the sales document.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter the Contract Start Date:
  
  Navigate to the sales document or contract where the error occurred.
  Locate the item specified in the error message (e.g., item &1).
  Enter the appropriate contract start date in the relevant field.
  Save the document and try processing it again.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, check the configuration settings in the CRM system to ensure that the contract start date is not set as a mandatory field for the item type in question.
  Consult with your SAP administrator or functional consultant to review the settings.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  Ensure that users are trained on the importance of entering all required fields, including the contract start date, when creating or modifying sales documents.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like CRM_ORDER or CRM_CONTRACT to access the relevant documents.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal or your organization's internal documentation for more details on handling sales documents and contracts in SAP CRM.
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, it may be necessary to involve your SAP support team for further investigation.