How To Fix FKKMA014 - End must be after the start

FKKMA014 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKKMA - Messages for Master Agreement

• Message number: 014

• Message text: End must be after the start

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FKKMA014 - Details

• The SAP error message FKKMA014 ("End must be after the start") typically occurs in the context of contract management or billing in the SAP system, particularly when dealing with date ranges. This error indicates that the end date specified for a particular transaction or contract is earlier than the start date, which is logically incorrect.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by one of the following scenarios:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The user has entered an end date that is earlier than the start date in a contract, billing document, or any related transaction.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies in date entries.
  System Configuration: There may be specific configurations or validations in place that enforce this rule, leading to the error if not adhered to.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FKKMA014 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Date Entries:
  
  Review the start and end dates in the relevant transaction or