How To Fix FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN030 - RoR end date must be later than start date, current date (POB &1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN - Revenue Accounting: Contract Management

• Message number: 030

• Message text: RoR end date must be later than start date, current date (POB &1)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN030 - RoR end date must be later than start date, current date (POB &1) ?

  The SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN030 indicates that there is an issue with the end date of a contract or agreement in the system. Specifically, the error states that the "RoR end date must be later than start date," meaning that the end date you have entered is either the same as or earlier than the start date. This is a common validation error in SAP when dealing with contracts, agreements, or any time-based data.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The end date has been entered incorrectly, either manually or through a data import.
  System Logic: The system is designed to ensure that the end date logically follows the start date to maintain the integrity of the contract or agreement.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may have been errors in the date fields.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Dates: Review the start and end dates of the contract or agreement. Ensure that the end date is indeed later than the start date.
  Correct the Dates: If the end date is incorrect, update it to a valid date that is after the start date.
  Validation: After making changes, validate the contract or agreement again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the correct dates, refer to the relevant documentation or consult with the contract owner or relevant stakeholders.
  System Configuration: If this error occurs frequently and is not due to user error, it may be worth checking the system configuration or consulting with your SAP administrator to ensure that there are no underlying issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may be working in transactions related to contract management, such as ME31K (Create Contract) or ME32K (Change Contract).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to contract management and date validations.
  User Training: Ensure that users entering contract data are trained on the importance of date fields and the implications of incorrect entries.
  Audit Logs: If the error persists, consider checking audit logs to see if there are patterns or specific users who frequently encounter this issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your contract dates are correctly configured in SAP.