How To Fix DFS_FE_COMMON203 - Description valid to date must be earlier to or same as FE valid to date

DFS_FE_COMMON203 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 203

• Message text: Description valid to date must be earlier to or same as FE valid to date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DFS_FE_COMMON203 - Description valid to date must be earlier to or same as FE valid to date ?

  The SAP error message DFS_FE_COMMON203 indicates that there is a validation issue with the dates in a financial entry, specifically related to the "valid to" dates for certain financial elements. This error typically arises in the context of financial accounting or controlling modules when there is a mismatch between the validity periods of different financial documents or entries.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the "valid to date" of a certain financial entry (like a contract, pricing condition, or other financial document) is set to a date that is later than the "valid to date" of another related financial entry. This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The user may have entered the dates incorrectly.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, the dates may not have been aligned properly.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that enforce certain date relationships that are not being adhered to.
  
  
  Solution:
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