How To Fix DFS_FE_COMMON205 - Name valid to date must be later than or same as FE valid to date.

DFS_FE_COMMON205 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 205

• Message text: Name valid to date must be later than or same as FE valid to date.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DFS_FE_COMMON205 - Name valid to date must be later than or same as FE valid to date. ?

  The SAP error message DFS_FE_COMMON205 indicates that there is a validation issue with the dates in a financial entry, specifically related to the "valid to" dates for a financial element (FE) and a name. The error suggests that the "valid to" date for the name must be the same as or later than the "valid to" date for the financial element.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs in scenarios where:
  
  You are trying to create or update a financial entry (like a contract, vendor, or customer record) in SAP.
  The "valid to" date for the name (e.g., a vendor or customer) is set to an earlier date than the "valid to" date for the financial element.
  This inconsistency violates the business rules set in the system, which require that the name's validity period encompasses or matches the financial element's validity period.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Dates:
  
  Review the "valid to" dates