How To Fix FWTR083 - Position date &1 is before the contract date &2

FWTR083 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FWTR - Securities Transaction Management

• Message number: 083

• Message text: Position date &1 is before the contract date &2

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FWTR083 - Details

• The SAP error message FWTR083 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the position date and the contract date in a financial transaction or contract management scenario. Specifically, it means that the position date (the date on which a position is being evaluated or processed) is earlier than the contract date (the date on which the contract becomes effective). This situation is not allowed because it implies that you are trying to process a position before the contract is valid.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The position date may have been entered incorrectly, either manually or through a data import.
  System Configuration: There may be a configuration issue in the system that does not properly validate the dates.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, the dates may not have been aligned correctly.
  Business Logic: The business process may require that positions cannot be evaluated before the contract is active.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Dates: Review the