How To Fix FTOE_CORE040 - A version with a later start date exists

FTOE_CORE040 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FTOE_CORE -

• Message number: 040

• Message text: A version with a later start date exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FTOE_CORE040 - A version with a later start date exists ?

  The SAP error message FTOE_CORE040 ("A version with a later start date exists") typically occurs in the context of SAP's Flexible Real Estate Management (RE-FX) module or similar areas where versioning of data is involved. This error indicates that there is an attempt to create or modify a version of a record (such as a contract, lease, or other real estate-related data) that has a start date that overlaps with or is earlier than an existing version that has a later start date.
  
  Cause:
  
  Overlapping Dates: You are trying to create or modify a version of a record with a start date that conflicts with an existing version that has a later start date.
  Data Integrity Rules: SAP enforces data integrity rules to ensure that there are no overlapping versions for the same object, which could lead to inconsistencies in data processing and reporting.
  
  
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