How To Fix FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN711 - Latest execution time must not be earlier than planned start time

FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN711 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN - Revenue Accounting: Contract Management

• Message number: 711

• Message text: Latest execution time must not be earlier than planned start time

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN711 - Latest execution time must not be earlier than planned start time ?

  The SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN711 indicates that there is a conflict with the timing of a contract's execution in the system. Specifically, the error states that the "Latest execution time must not be earlier than planned start time." This typically occurs in the context of contract management or asset accounting within SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the system detects that the latest execution time (the time when a contract or a related process is supposed to be executed) is set to a date and time that is earlier than the planned start time of the contract. This inconsistency can arise due to:
  
  Incorrect Data Entry: The user may have inadvertently entered an incorrect date for the latest execution time.
  System 
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with how the system is configured to handle contract execution times.
  Changes in Contract Terms: If the terms of the contract were modified after the initial entry,