How To Fix FKKMA039 - You cannot create a follow-on version for the past

FKKMA039 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKKMA - Messages for Master Agreement

• Message number: 039

• Message text: You cannot create a follow-on version for the past

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKMA039 - You cannot create a follow-on version for the past ?

  The SAP error message FKKMA039 ("You cannot create a follow-on version for the past") typically occurs in the context of contract management or billing processes within the SAP system, particularly in the area of contract accounts receivable and payable (FI-CA). This error indicates that the system is preventing the creation of a follow-on document (like an invoice or a billing document) for a date that is in the past.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the system has a restriction on creating follow-on documents for dates that are earlier than the current date. This is a safeguard to ensure that financial transactions are recorded in a timely manner and to maintain the integrity of financial reporting.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Date: Ensure that the date you are trying to use for the follow-on document is not in the past. If it is, you will need