How To Fix FICUSTOM130 - Milestone's per. of perf. start date &1 cannot be before start date &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FICUSTOM - Customizable Messages for Funds Management

• Message number: 130

• Message text: Milestone's per. of perf. start date &1 cannot be before start date &2

What causes this issue?

The period of performance start date of the billing milestone falls
before the period of performance start date of the sales document.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Check the value of the period of performance start date at the header
and at the item. Adjust the start date value of the milestone
accordingly.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FICUSTOM130 - Milestone's per. of perf. start date &1 cannot be before start date &2 ?

  The SAP error message FICUSTOM130 indicates that there is a conflict with the dates specified for a milestone in a project or performance evaluation. Specifically, the error states that the "Milestone's period of performance start date" cannot be before the "start date" of the project or the relevant period.
  Cause:
  This error typically arises in the following scenarios:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The user has entered a milestone start date that is earlier than the project's defined start date.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the project or milestone settings that do not align with the expected date ranges.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies in the date formats or values.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Dates:
  
  Review the milestone's start date and ensure it is set to a date that is on or after the project's start date.
  If necessary, adjust the milestone date to align with the project's timeline.
  
  
  
  Review Project Settings:
  
  Navigate to the project settings and verify the defined start date. Ensure that it is correctly set and reflects the intended project timeline.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct date settings, refer to the SAP documentation or guidelines for setting up milestones and project timelines.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  If the issue persists, check the configuration settings in the SAP system related to project management and milestones. Ensure that all settings are correctly aligned.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  If the data was migrated, validate the data entries for any discrepancies or errors that may have occurred during the migration process.
  
  
  
  Seek Help:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like CJ20N (Project Builder) or CJ02 (Change Project) to access and modify project and milestone details.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to modify project and milestone data, as restrictions may also lead to errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and correct the issue causing the FICUSTOM130 error in your SAP system.