How To Fix FTR_LC104 - Contract date is after term start date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 104

• Message text: Contract date is after term start date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FTR_LC104 - Contract date is after term start date ?

  The SAP error message FTR_LC104 indicates that there is a mismatch between the contract date and the term start date in a financial transaction, specifically in the context of financial instruments or contracts. This error typically arises when the contract date (the date on which the contract is created or becomes effective) is set to a date that is later than the term start date (the date when the terms of the contract are supposed to begin).
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The contract date has been entered incorrectly, possibly due to a typographical error or misunderstanding of the date fields.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the financial instruments module in SAP, leading to incorrect date validations.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, the dates may not have been transferred correctly, leading to inconsistencies.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Dates: Review the contract date and term start date in the