How To Fix FKKSEC481 - Enter a return date after the start date &1.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKKSEC - Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable: Security Deposit

• Message number: 481

• Message text: Enter a return date after the start date &1.

What causes this issue?

The return date &V2& entered falls at a point in time before start date
&V1&.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Enter the return date after the &V1&.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKSEC481 - Enter a return date after the start date &1. ?

  The SAP error message FKKSEC481, which states "Enter a return date after the start date &1," 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).
  Cause:
  This error message is triggered when a user attempts to enter a return date that is earlier than or the same as the start date specified in the system. The system requires that the return date must always be after the start date to ensure logical consistency in the data being processed.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Check the Dates: Review the start date that is indicated in the error message. Ensure that the return date you are trying to enter is indeed after this start date.
  
  
  Adjust the Return Date: If the return date is incorrect, modify it to a date that is after the start date. 
  
  
  Validation: After making the changes, validate the entries to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the correct dates to enter, consult the relevant documentation or guidelines for the specific process you are working on.
  
  
  User Training: If this error occurs frequently, consider providing additional training to users on how to correctly enter dates in the system.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: This error may occur in various transaction codes related to contract management, billing, or account management in SAP.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Configuration Settings: Review the configuration settings in the SAP system related to date handling in contracts or billing processes.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By ensuring that the return date is always set after the start date, you can avoid encountering this error in the future.