How To Fix DFS_POSITION_COMMON072 - Wartime valid to date must be earlier than target FE valid to date.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DFS_POSITION_COMMON - Message Class for Defense Position Common

• Message number: 072

• Message text: Wartime valid to date must be earlier than target FE valid to date.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DFS_POSITION_COMMON072 - Wartime valid to date must be earlier than target FE valid to date. ?

  The SAP error message DFS_POSITION_COMMON072 indicates that there is a validation issue related to the dates in a financial or logistics transaction, specifically concerning the "Wartime valid to date" and the "target FE valid to date." This error typically arises in scenarios involving financial entries, such as during the processing of contracts, pricing, or other time-sensitive data.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the "Wartime valid to date" (which may refer to a specific date range for a wartime pricing or contract condition) is set to a date that is later than the "target FE valid to date" (which could refer to a date for a financial entry or condition). This creates a logical inconsistency, as the wartime conditions should not extend beyond the validity of the target financial entry.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Check the Dates: Review the "Wartime valid to date" and "target FE valid to date" in the relevant transaction