How To Fix FKKVT_INVALID027 - Main item &1 is already valid before the contract start

FKKVT_INVALID027 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKKVT_INVALID - Error category "invalid"

• Message number: 027

• Message text: Main item &1 is already valid before the contract start

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKVT_INVALID027 - Main item &1 is already valid before the contract start ?

  The SAP error message FKKVT_INVALID027 indicates that there is an issue with the validity of a main item in a contract. Specifically, the error states that the main item (identified by &1) is already valid before the start date of the contract. This typically occurs in the context of contract management or billing processes within SAP's Financial Accounting (FI) and Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) modules.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following scenarios:
  
  Date Overlap: The main item has a validity period that overlaps with the contract's start date. This means that the item is already active or valid before the contract is supposed to start.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the contract or item settings that do not align with the expected validity periods.
  Data Entry Error: There could be a mistake in the data entry where the dates for the contract or the main