How To Fix FCLM_BAM_MAINT183 - Enter a "Valid To" date that is no earlier than the "Valid From" date.

FCLM_BAM_MAINT183 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCLM_BAM_MAINT -

• Message number: 183

• Message text: Enter a "Valid To" date that is no earlier than the "Valid From" date.

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FCLM_BAM_MAINT183 - Details

• The SAP error message FCLM_BAM_MAINT183 indicates that there is an issue with the date fields in a transaction related to the Business Activity Management (BAM) module. Specifically, it suggests that the "Valid To" date you are trying to enter is earlier than the "Valid From" date, which is not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Date Entry Error: The most common cause is that the user has mistakenly entered a "Valid To" date that is earlier than the "Valid From" date.
  Data Validation: The system has built-in validation rules that prevent the entry of invalid date ranges to ensure data integrity.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Dates: Review the "Valid From" and "Valid To" dates you have entered. Ensure that the "Valid To" date is the same as or later than the "Valid From" date.
  
  
  Correct the Dates: If you find that the "Valid To" date is indeed earlier, update it to a valid date that meets