How To Fix FICUSTOM133 - Item'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: 133

• Message text: Item'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 item falls after the period of
performance end date of the item of the predecessor 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 of the item of the
predecessor document. Adjust the end date value of the item
accordingly.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FICUSTOM133 - Item's per. of perf. end date &1 cannot be after end date &2 ?

  The SAP error message FICUSTOM133 indicates that there is a mismatch between the period of performance end date for an item and the overall end date of the associated project or contract. Specifically, the error states that the item's period of performance end date cannot be after the overall end date.
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs in the context of project management or contract management within SAP, where:
  
  An item (such as a service or deliverable) has been assigned a period of performance end date that exceeds the overall end date of the project or contract.
  This can happen due to data entry errors, changes in project timelines, or incorrect configuration settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Dates: Review the period of performance end date for the item in question and compare it with the overall end date of the project or contract. Ensure that the item's end date is not later than the overall end date.
  
  
  Adjust Dates: If the item's period of performance end date is indeed set incorrectly, update it to a date that is on or before the overall end date of the project or contract.
  
  
  Review Project/Contract Settings: If the overall end date of the project or contract needs to be extended, consider updating it if it aligns with project requirements and timelines.
  
  
  Data Entry Validation: Implement validation checks during data entry to prevent similar errors in the future. This can include setting up rules that automatically check for date consistency.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the correct dates or how to make changes, refer to the relevant SAP documentation or consult with your SAP administrator or project manager.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on your SAP version, you may need to use specific transaction codes to access the project or contract details (e.g., CJ20N for project management).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address known issues.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to project or contract data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FICUSTOM133 error and ensure that the dates are correctly aligned within your SAP system.