How To Fix FVD_DEFCAP338 - Enter a key date that falls on or before the new term end date

FVD_DEFCAP338 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FVD_DEFCAP - Deferral/Capitalization

• Message number: 338

• Message text: Enter a key date that falls on or before the new term end date

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FVD_DEFCAP338 - Details

• The SAP error message FVD_DEFCAP338 typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with contract management or financial instruments. This error indicates that the key date you are trying to enter is after the new term end date, which is not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You are attempting to enter a key date (e.g., a date for a transaction or a change in terms) that is later than the new term end date of a financial contract or instrument.
  The system has specific rules that require the key date to be on or before the new term end date to ensure that all transactions and changes are valid within the defined contract period.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  Check the Key Date: Ensure that the key date you are entering is correct and falls on or before the new term end date.
  Review the New Term End Date: Verify the new