How To Fix FVD_MODEL036 - Key date must not be before the start of term

FVD_MODEL036 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FVD_MODEL - Model Calculation for Consumer Loan

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Key date must not be before the start of term

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FVD_MODEL036 - Key date must not be before the start of term ?

  The SAP error message FVD_MODEL036 indicates that the key date you are trying to use is earlier than the start date of the term in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly in the area of contract management or financial services where terms and conditions are defined with specific start and end dates.
  
  Cause:
  
  Key Date Misconfiguration: The key date you are entering is set before the defined start date of the term in the system.
  Incorrect Data Entry: The date may have been entered incorrectly, either by mistake or due to a misunderstanding of the required date format.
  System Configuration: The term or contract may not be properly configured in the system, leading to discrepancies in the expected dates.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Key Date: Verify the key date you are entering. Ensure that it is on or after the start date of the term.
  Review Term Configuration: Go to the relevant