How To Fix FICO1278 - You are making a backdated change to condition with condition type &1

FICO1278 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FICO1 -

• Message number: 278

• Message text: You are making a backdated change to condition with condition type &1

What causes this issue?

You are making a backdated change to a condition with a &V1&condition
type.
This message appears if the <DS:DE.FICO_DVALIDFROM>valid-from date</> of
the condition to be changed is between the
<DS:DE.FICO_DMIN_BACKDATED_CHNG>date until which a backdated change is
possible</> and the <DS:DE.FICO_DUSEDUNTIL>valid-to date</>.

System Response

Note that the contracts whose conditions were changed retroactively are
rerun through certain processes in the application, such as settlement
runs or prior period adjustments.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FICO1278 - You are making a backdated change to condition with condition type &1 ?

  The SAP error message FICO1278 indicates that you are attempting to make a backdated change to a condition with a specific condition type. This typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, such as pricing conditions, where the system restricts changes to ensure data integrity and compliance with accounting principles.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You are trying to change a condition record (like pricing or discounts) that has a validity date earlier than the current date.
  The system has restrictions in place to prevent backdating changes to certain condition types, which could lead to inconsistencies in financial reporting or transaction history.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, consider the following approaches:
  
  
  Change the Date: If possible, adjust the date of the transaction or the condition record you are trying to modify to a date that is not backdated. Ensure that the date is current or in the future.
  
  
  Review Condition Type Settings: Check the configuration of the condition