How To Fix FARR_CONTR_LIFECYCLE069 - Can't combine contr &1 as effect. date &2 is before the last change on &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 069

• Message text: Can't combine contr &1 as effect. date &2 is before the last change on &3

What causes this issue?

The contracts cannot be combined because the effective date of the
contract combination is invalid.
There is already a contract change (on one or both contracts that are to
be combined) with a later effective date in the system and the new date
cannot be set before the existing effective date.

System Response

The contract combination process 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_LIFECYCLE069 - Can't combine contr &1 as effect. date &2 is before the last change on &3 ?

  The SAP error message FARR_CONTR_LIFECYCLE069 indicates that there is an issue with the combination of a contract and its effective date. Specifically, the error states that the effective date you are trying to use for the contract (denoted as &2) is before the last change date (denoted as &3) of the contract (denoted as &1). This means that the system is preventing you from making changes to the contract that would not be valid based on its history.
  Cause:
  
  Effective Date Conflict: The effective date you are trying to set for the contract is earlier than the last change date recorded in the system. This can happen if you are trying to backdate a change that is not allowed due to the contract's lifecycle rules.
  Contract Lifecycle Management: SAP has built-in rules to maintain the integrity of contract data, which prevents changes that could lead to inconsistencies.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Last Change Date: Review the contract to determine the last change date (the date when the contract was last modified). This will help you understand the timeline of changes made to the contract.
  
  
  Adjust the Effective Date: If you need to make changes to the contract, ensure that the effective date you are trying to set is on or after the last change date. You may need to adjust your effective date accordingly.
  
  
  Review Contract Changes: If you believe that the effective date should be earlier, review the changes made to the contract. You may need to reverse or adjust previous changes to allow for the desired effective date.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's guidelines on contract management to understand the rules governing effective dates and changes.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Contract Lifecycle Management: Understanding how contracts are managed within SAP can help you navigate issues related to effective dates and changes.
  SAP Notes and Documentation: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context on contract management.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to contract management (e.g., ME31K for creating contracts, ME32K for changing contracts) to effectively manage your contracts.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with your contract management tasks in SAP.