How To Fix CRMS4_PS_NET198 - Next due date for net calculation ex. &1 must not be lower than period &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRMS4_PS_NET - Net Calculation

• Message number: 198

• Message text: Next due date for net calculation ex. &1 must not be lower than period &2

What causes this issue?

The next due date for net calculation has been calculated as &V1& using
the due date rule &V3&.
The date &V1& determined must not be before period &V2&. Net calculation
is intended to take place in advance.

System Response

Net calculation processing cannot be executed.

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

Regarding the period &V2& (The end date is 31.12.9999), Evalulation of
the due date rule &V3& must produce a date that is not earlier than the
start date.
Correct the implementation of the due date rule &V1& or assign a
suitable due date rule. The due date rule must not refer to the end date
and should produce a due date that is later or the same as the start
date.
For more information, see
<DS:DE.CRMS4_PS_DUE_DATE_NC>due date net calculation execution</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRMS4_PS_NET198 - Next due date for net calculation ex. &1 must not be lower than period &2 ?

  The SAP error message CRMS4_PS_NET198 indicates that there is an issue with the net calculation due date in the context of a project or service order. Specifically, it means that the next due date for the net calculation (e.g., for billing or payment) is set to a date that is earlier than the defined period, which is not allowed.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Configuration: The next due date for the net calculation has been set incorrectly, possibly due to manual entry or a misconfiguration in the system.
  Period Settings: The period settings in the project or service order may not align with the due date, leading to a conflict.
  Data Entry Errors: There may have been an error during data entry that resulted in an invalid date being assigned.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check and Update Dates: Review the next due date for the net calculation and ensure it is set to a date that is equal to or later than the defined period. You can do this by navigating to the relevant project or service order in SAP and checking the date fields.
  Review Period Settings: Verify the period settings in the project or service order. Ensure that the periods are correctly defined and that the due date aligns with these settings.
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the correct settings, consult the SAP documentation or your organization's guidelines for setting up net calculations.
  System Configuration: If the issue persists, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis or configuration team to check if there are any underlying configuration issues that need to be addressed.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as CJ20N (Project Builder) or CRMD_ORDER (CRM Order Management) to access and modify the relevant project or service order.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuration settings.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to the project or service order settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CRMS4_PS_NET198 error and ensure that the next due date for net calculation is correctly configured.