How To Fix FICUSTOM131 - Milestone's per. of perf. end date &1 cannot be after end date &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FICUSTOM - Customizable Messages for Funds Management

• Message number: 131

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

What causes this issue?

The period of performance end date of the billing milestone falls after
the period of performance end 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 end date at the header and
at the item. Adjust the end date value of the milestone accordingly.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FICUSTOM131 - Milestone's per. of perf. end date &1 cannot be after end date &2 ?

  The SAP error message FICUSTOM131 indicates that there is a problem with the dates associated with a milestone in a project or performance evaluation. Specifically, the error states that the "milestone's period of performance end date" cannot be after the "end date" specified in the system. This typically occurs in the context of project management, performance evaluations, or similar processes where milestones are defined with specific start and end dates.
  Cause:
  
  Date Configuration Error: The end date of the milestone is set to a date that is later than the overall end date of the project or performance period.
  Data Entry Mistake: There may have been a manual entry error when inputting the dates for the milestone.
  System Configuration: The system may have been configured incorrectly, leading to mismatched date parameters.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Milestone Dates: Review the milestone's period of performance end date and ensure it is set to a date that is on or before the overall end date of the project or performance period.
  Adjust Dates: If the milestone's end date is indeed after the project's end date, adjust it to a valid date that complies with the project timeline.
  Review Project Settings: Ensure that the overall project or performance period end date is correctly set and reflects the intended timeline.
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the correct dates, refer to project documentation or consult with project stakeholders to confirm the intended timeline.
  Test Changes: After making adjustments, test the changes in the system to ensure that the error message no longer appears.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use specific transaction codes (like CJ20N for project management) to access and modify milestone data.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to project milestones and dates.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or documentation that may provide additional context or solutions for this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after making adjustments, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FICUSTOM131 error and ensure that your milestone dates are correctly aligned with the overall project timeline.