How To Fix /ISDFPS/FDP428 - Operative end (&1) is BEFORE end of last contingent (&2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/FDP -

• Message number: 428

• Message text: Operative end (&1) is BEFORE end of last contingent (&2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/FDP428 - Operative end (&1) is BEFORE end of last contingent (&2) ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/FDP428 Operative end (&1) is BEFORE end of last contingent (&2) typically occurs in the context of SAP's Flexible Real Estate Management (RE-FX) module, particularly when dealing with lease agreements or contracts. This error indicates that the operative end date of a new or modified lease is set before the end date of the last contingent (which could be a previous lease or a related contract).
  
  Cause:
  
  Date Overlap: The operative end date you are trying to set for a new lease or contract is earlier than the end date of an existing lease or contingent. This can happen if you are trying to create a new lease that overlaps with an existing one.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may have been a mistake in entering the dates, leading to an inconsistency in the lease periods.
  System Configuration: The system may be configured to prevent overlapping leases, which is a common