How To Fix FMCA_PSOB042 - Contract objects can only be created with the current date

FMCA_PSOB042 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMCA_PSOB - Contract Object

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Contract objects can only be created with the current date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMCA_PSOB042 - Contract objects can only be created with the current date ?

  The SAP error message FMCA_PSOB042 indicates that there is an issue with creating contract objects in the system. Specifically, this error occurs when a user attempts to create a contract object with a date that is not the current date. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Date Mismatch: The system is designed to only allow the creation of contract objects with the current date. If the user tries to enter a different date (either in the future or the past), the system will trigger this error.
  Configuration Settings: There may be specific configuration settings in the SAP system that enforce this rule for contract creation.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Use Current Date: Ensure that when creating a contract object, the date field is set to the current date. You can either manually enter the current date or use the system's default date.
  Check System Date: Verify that the system date is correctly set.