How To Fix FS806 - Valid-to date of regist. &1 must be start of quarter; adjustment required

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FS - Messages from Tax Routines / Prenumbered Checks

• Message number: 806

• Message text: Valid-to date of regist. &1 must be start of quarter; adjustment required

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FS806 - Valid-to date of regist. &1 must be start of quarter; adjustment required ?

  The SAP error message FS806 indicates that the "Valid-to date of registration &1 must be the start of the quarter; adjustment required." This error typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with financial instruments or contracts that have specific date requirements.
  Cause:
  The error arises when the "Valid-to" date for a registration or financial transaction does not align with the expected date format, which is the start of a financial quarter. In SAP, financial quarters are typically defined as follows:
  
  Q1: January 1 to March 31
  Q2: April 1 to June 30
  Q3: July 1 to September 30
  Q4: October 1 to December 31
  
  If the "Valid-to" date is set to any date that does not correspond to the first day of a quarter (e.g., March 1, June 15, etc.), the system will trigger this error.
  Solution:
  To resolve the FS806 error, you need to adjust the "Valid-to" date to ensure it is set to the first day of the relevant quarter. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Identify the Current Quarter: Determine which quarter the transaction is associated with based on the current date or the date of the transaction.
  
  
  Change the Valid-to Date:
  
  Navigate to the transaction or registration where the error occurred.
  Locate the field for the "Valid-to" date.
  Change the date to the first day of the appropriate quarter (e.g., January 1, April 1, July 1, or October 1).
  
  
  
  Save the Changes: After making the necessary adjustments, save the changes and re-attempt the transaction.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Configuration Settings: If this error occurs frequently, it may be worth reviewing the configuration settings in your SAP system related to financial instruments or contracts to ensure they align with your business processes.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more details on date handling and financial quarter definitions.
  User Training: Ensure that users involved in entering or managing financial transactions are trained on the importance of adhering to date formats and the implications of the quarter start dates.
  
  If the issue persists after making the adjustments, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant for further investigation.