How To Fix FTR_LC020 - Enter a shipment end date falling before L/C term end date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FTR_LC - Message class for Letter of Credit

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Enter a shipment end date falling before L/C term end date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FTR_LC020 - Enter a shipment end date falling before L/C term end date ?

  The SAP error message FTR_LC020 indicates that there is an issue with the shipment end date in relation to the Letter of Credit (L/C) term end date. Specifically, this error occurs when the shipment end date you are trying to enter is earlier than the end date specified in the L/C terms. 
  Cause:
  
  Date Mismatch: The shipment end date you are entering is before the L/C term end date. This is not allowed because the shipment must occur within the valid period of the L/C.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may have been a mistake in entering the shipment end date or the L/C term end date.
  Configuration Issues: There could be issues with how the L/C terms are configured in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Dates: Verify the shipment end date you are trying to enter and compare it with the L/C term end date. Ensure that the shipment end date is on or after the L/C term end date.
  Update Shipment End Date: If the shipment end date is indeed before the L/C term end date, update it to a valid date that falls on or after the L/C term end date.
  Review L/C Terms: If necessary, review the L/C terms to ensure they are correctly set up and reflect the intended dates.
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the correct dates, consult the relevant documentation or stakeholders involved in the transaction to clarify the correct shipment and L/C dates.
  System Configuration: If the issue persists, it may be necessary to check the system configuration or consult with your SAP support team to ensure that the L/C functionality is set up correctly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP's official documentation for more details on handling Letters of Credit and related transactions.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP that deal with Letters of Credit and shipment processing.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate permissions to make changes to shipment and L/C data in the system.
  Training: If you frequently encounter this error, consider additional training on SAP's financial and logistics modules to better understand the relationships between shipments and L/Cs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with your transaction.