How To Fix FKKVT_INVALID043 - The contract has to end on or before the validity time (&1 &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKKVT_INVALID - Error category "invalid"

• Message number: 043

• Message text: The contract has to end on or before the validity time (&1 &2)

What causes this issue?

You have entered a contract end that lies before the change date entered
on the initial screen. The change date is not allowed to be outside of
the validity period of the contract.

System Response

The system sets the contract end to the change date.

How to fix this error?

If you want to enter an earlier contract end than the change date, go
back to the initial screen and adjust the change date.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKVT_INVALID043 - The contract has to end on or before the validity time (&1 &2) ?

  The SAP error message FKKVT_INVALID043 indicates that there is an issue with the validity period of a contract in the SAP system. Specifically, it means that the contract's end date is not aligned with the expected validity time, which is defined by the system.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Invalid Contract Dates: The end date of the contract is set to a date that is after the defined validity period.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the contract management or billing settings that are not aligned with the contract's validity.
  Data Entry Errors: There could be a mistake in the data entry when creating or modifying the contract, leading to an invalid date range.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Contract Dates:
  
  Review the contract in question and verify the start and end dates.
  Ensure that the end date is on or before the validity time specified in the error message.
  
  
  
  Adjust Validity Period:
  
  If the contract needs to be valid for a longer period, consider adjusting the validity settings in the relevant configuration.
  This may involve changing the validity period in the contract management settings.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  If the dates were entered incorrectly, correct them in the contract details.
  Ensure that the dates comply with the business rules and system requirements.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to contract management and validity periods for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like FKKCONTR (Contract Management) to view and edit contracts.
  Configuration Settings: Check the configuration settings in the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) under Financial Accounting (FI) > Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable > Contract Management.
  SAP Notes: Look for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional insights.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.