How To Fix DFS_FE_COMMON157 - Wartime relationship end date must be earlier than target FE end date.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DFS_FE_COMMON - Message Class for DFS Force Element

• Message number: 157

• Message text: Wartime relationship end date must be earlier than target FE end date.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DFS_FE_COMMON157 - Wartime relationship end date must be earlier than target FE end date. ?

  The SAP error message DFS_FE_COMMON157 indicates that there is an issue with the relationship end date in the context of a wartime relationship in the SAP system. Specifically, the error states that the wartime relationship end date must be earlier than the target FE (Financial Event) end date. 
  
  Cause:
  This error typically arises in scenarios where:
  
  Data Entry Error: The user has entered the wartime relationship end date incorrectly, making it later than the target FE end date.
  Business Logic Violation: The business rules defined in the system require that the wartime relationship must end before the financial event can conclude.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that enforce this rule, and the data being processed does not comply with these settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Dates: Review the dates entered for both the wartime relationship end date and the target FE end date.