How To Fix FARR_CONTR_LIFECYCLE066 - Contr. &1 early termination date cannot be prior to latest change.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_CONTR_LIFECYCLE - Message from Contract Lifecyle (RAR 2.0 Object Model)

• Message number: 066

• Message text: Contr. &1 early termination date cannot be prior to latest change.

What causes this issue?

The contract cannot be terminated early because the effective date of
this contract change is invalid. There is already a contract change with
a later effective date in the system and the new date cannot be set
before the existing effective date.

System Response

The change process of this contract is terminated.

How to fix this error?

The new effective date should be set after the current effective date.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_CONTR_LIFECYCLE066 - Contr. &1 early termination date cannot be prior to latest change. ?

  The SAP error message FARR_CONTR_LIFECYCLE066 indicates that there is an issue with the early termination date of a contract. Specifically, the error states that the early termination date cannot be set to a date that is earlier than the latest change date of the contract. This is a validation check to ensure that the contract's lifecycle is maintained correctly and that changes are not made retroactively in a way that would violate the contract's integrity.
  Cause:
  
  Early Termination Date: The date you are trying to set for the early termination of the contract is earlier than the date of the most recent change made to that contract.
  Contract Changes: There may have been updates or modifications to the contract that have established a new effective date, and the early termination date must respect this timeline.
  Data Entry Error: It could also be a simple data entry error where the wrong date was inputted.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Latest Change Date: Review the contract to identify the latest change date. You can do this by checking the contract history or change logs in SAP.
  Adjust Early Termination Date: Set the early termination date to a date that is equal to or later than the latest change date. This will ensure compliance with the contract lifecycle rules.
  Review Contract Changes: If necessary, review the changes made to the contract to understand why the latest change date is set as it is. This may provide context for why the early termination date cannot be set earlier.
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the process, refer to the SAP documentation or help resources related to contract management and lifecycle management.
  Seek Assistance: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP contract management.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Contract Lifecycle Management: Understanding the principles of contract lifecycle management in SAP can help prevent similar issues in the future.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this error or provide additional guidance.
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to the contract, as restrictions may also lead to errors.
  Training: Consider training sessions on SAP contract management to better understand how to manage contract changes and terminations effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with the necessary changes to the contract.