How To Fix FARR_CONTRACT_DB044 - Duration is inconsistent with start date and end date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_CONTRACT_DB - Revenue Accounting - Contract DB Access

• Message number: 044

• Message text: Duration is inconsistent with start date and end date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_DB044 - Duration is inconsistent with start date and end date ?

  The SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_DB044 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the duration of a contract in the SAP system, specifically between the start date and end date of the contract. This error typically arises in the context of contract management or asset accounting within SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The duration of the contract (the difference between the start date and end date) does not match the expected duration based on the configuration or business rules.
  The start date is later than the end date, which is logically inconsistent.
  There may be a mismatch in the date formats or incorrect entries in the contract data.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Dates: Verify the start date and end date of the contract. Ensure that:
  
  The start date is earlier than the end date.
  The dates are entered in the correct format.
  
  
  
  Adjust Duration: If the duration is calculated based on the start