How To Fix FTR_LC183 - Enter a shipment start date falling before L/C term end date

FTR_LC183 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 183

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FTR_LC183 - Enter a shipment start date falling before L/C term end date ?

  The SAP error message FTR_LC183 indicates that there is an issue with the shipment start date in relation to the Letter of Credit (L/C) term end date. This error typically arises in the context of foreign trade and finance modules within SAP, particularly when dealing with Letters of Credit.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the shipment start date you are trying to enter is later than the L/C term end date. In other words, the system is enforcing a rule that the shipment must start before the L/C expires. This is important because the L/C is a financial instrument that guarantees payment to the seller, and it is crucial that shipments occur within the validity period of the L/C.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the shipment start date you are entering is earlier than the L/C term end date. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Check the L/C Details: