How To Fix FTR_COMS072 - Contract date must not be after end of term

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FTR_COMS -

• Message number: 072

• Message text: Contract date must not be after end of term

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FTR_COMS072 - Contract date must not be after end of term ?

  The SAP error message FTR_COMS072 indicates that there is an issue with the contract date in a financial transaction, specifically in the context of contract management or financial instruments. The error message states that the contract date must not be after the end of the term. This typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a contract or financial instrument, and the specified contract date exceeds the defined end date of the term.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The contract date you have entered is later than the end date of the contract term.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the contract terms in the system.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies in the date fields.
  Business Logic: The business rules defined in the system may not allow for a contract date that exceeds the end of the term.
  
  
  Solution:
  
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