How To Fix FKKORDER089 - Start date of &1 is after the expiry date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKKORDER - Messages for Request

• Message number: 089

• Message text: Start date of &1 is after the expiry date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKORDER089 - Start date of &1 is after the expiry date ?

  The SAP error message FKKORDER089 indicates that there is an issue with the start date of a contract or order (represented by &1) being set after its expiry date. This typically occurs in the context of contract management or billing within the SAP system, particularly in the Financial Supply Chain Management (FSCM) module.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  The start date of a billing order or contract is later than the defined expiry date.
  There may be a configuration issue where the dates are not aligned correctly.
  The data entry for the order or contract may have been incorrect, leading to an invalid date range.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Dates: Review the start date and expiry date of the order or contract in question. Ensure that the start date is set before or on the expiry date.
  
  
  Adjust Dates: If the start date is indeed after the expiry date, you will need to:
  
  Change the start date to a date that is before or equal to the expiry date.
  Alternatively, if the expiry date is incorrect, adjust it to extend the validity of the order or contract.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration: If this issue is recurring, check the configuration settings in the SAP system related to contract management and billing. Ensure that the date validation rules are set correctly.
  
  
  Data Entry: Ensure that users entering data are trained to input the correct date ranges to avoid this error in the future.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on managing contracts and billing orders.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, test the order or contract to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like FKKORD (for managing contracts) or FBL1N (for displaying vendor line items) to access and modify the relevant data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address underlying issues.
  User Roles: Ensure that users have the appropriate roles and permissions to make changes to contracts and billing orders.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FKKORDER089 error and ensure that your contract or order dates are correctly configured.