How To Fix FTR_ASSIGNMENT012 - Limit details exist that lie before the start of term &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FTR_ASSIGNMENT - FTR Assignment Management

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Limit details exist that lie before the start of term &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FTR_ASSIGNMENT012 - Limit details exist that lie before the start of term & ?

  The SAP error message FTR_ASSIGNMENT012 indicates that there are limit details (such as credit limits or budget limits) that are defined for a financial transaction, but these limits are set to start before the beginning of the term or period you are trying to process. This can occur in various financial modules, particularly in Treasury and Risk Management (TRM) or Financial Accounting (FI).
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Limit Configuration: The limits may have been configured with a start date that is earlier than the term you are trying to process.
  Data Entry Errors: There may have been a mistake in entering the start date for the limits.
  Term Definition Issues: The term or period you are trying to use may not be correctly defined in the system, leading to conflicts with existing limits.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Limit Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the limit configuration settings in SAP.
  Verify the start and end dates of the limits to ensure they align with the term you are processing.
  Adjust the dates if necessary to ensure they are valid for the current term.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Dates:
  
  Ensure that the transaction you are trying to process falls within the valid date range of the limits.
  If the transaction date is incorrect, adjust it to fall within the valid range.
  
  
  
  Adjust Term Definitions:
  
  If the term you are trying to use is incorrectly defined, review the term settings in the system.
  Make any necessary adjustments to ensure that the term aligns with the limits.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to limit management and financial transactions 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: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FTR_EDIT for editing financial transactions or FTR_LIMIT for managing limits.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view and edit limit configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message FTR_ASSIGNMENT012 and successfully process your financial transactions in SAP.