How To Fix FINS_REV_REC108 - Start date &1 needs to be for end date &2 for time method '&3'

FINS_REV_REC108 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_REV_REC - Event Based revenue recognition

• Message number: 108

• Message text: Start date &1 needs to be for end date &2 for time method '&3'

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FINS_REV_REC108 - Details

• The SAP error message FINS_REV_REC108 typically occurs in the context of revenue recognition and indicates that there is a mismatch between the start date and end date for a specific time method in the revenue recognition process. This error is often encountered when configuring or processing revenue recognition for contracts or projects.
  
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when:
  
  The start date specified for a revenue recognition period is not valid in relation to the end date.
  The time method being used (indicated by '&3') has specific requirements for the start and end dates that are not being met.
  There may be a configuration issue in the revenue recognition settings or the data entered for the contract/project.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Dates: Verify the start date and end date in the relevant revenue recognition configuration or document. Ensure that the start date is earlier than or equal to the end