How To Fix ICL_CONF_PRESCR000 - &1 (period from) is before &2 (prescription date)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ICL_CONF_PRESCR - Configurable Messages: Prescription, Approval

• Message number: 000

• Message text: &1 (period from) is before &2 (prescription date)

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

INCLUDE ICL_MESSAGE_DISPLAY OBJECT DOKU ID TX

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

INCLUDE ICL_MESSAGE_CHANGE OBJECT DOKU ID TX
INCLUDE ICL_MESSAGE_CUST OBJECT DOKU ID TX

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ICL_CONF_PRESCR000 - &1 (period from) is before &2 (prescription date) ?

  The SAP error message ICL_CONF_PRESCR000 indicates that there is a date inconsistency in the prescription data. Specifically, the error message states that the "period from" date is before the "prescription date." This typically occurs in the context of insurance claims processing or health-related modules where prescriptions are managed.
  Cause:
  The error arises when the system detects that the start date of a period (e.g., the validity period for a prescription or treatment) is earlier than the date on which the prescription was issued. This can happen due to:
  
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect dates entered during the creation or modification of a prescription.
  System Configuration Issues: Misconfiguration in the settings related to prescription periods.
  Data Migration Issues: Problems during data migration from legacy systems to SAP, leading to incorrect date entries.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Dates: Review the dates entered for the prescription and the associated period. Ensure that the "period from" date is not earlier than the prescription date.
  
  
  Correct the Data: If you find that the dates are incorrect, update the "period from" date to a value that is equal to or later than the prescription date.
  
  
  Review Configuration: If the issue persists, check the configuration settings in the SAP system related to prescription management. Ensure that the rules governing date entries are correctly set up.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific guidelines on managing prescriptions and periods.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP experts who can provide further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on your SAP version, you may need to use specific transaction codes to access the prescription data or configuration settings (e.g., ICL transactions).
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to modify prescription data or configuration settings.
  Testing: After making corrections, test the changes in a development or test environment before applying them to the production system to avoid further issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and correct the cause of the error message ICL_CONF_PRESCR000.