How To Fix /ISDFPS/FORCE318 - The start of &1 was adjusted to the end of the previous contingent

/ISDFPS/FORCE318 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/FORCE -

• Message number: 318

• Message text: The start of &1 was adjusted to the end of the previous contingent

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/FORCE318 - The start of &1 was adjusted to the end of the previous contingent ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/FORCE318 typically occurs in the context of SAP's Flexible Real Estate Management (RE-FX) or similar modules where contingent management is involved. This error indicates that the start date of a new contingent (e.g., a lease or contract) has been adjusted to the end date of the previous contingent. This adjustment is usually made to ensure that there are no gaps or overlaps in the contingent periods.
  
  Cause:
  
  Overlapping Contingents: The new contingent you are trying to create has a start date that overlaps with the end date of an existing contingent.
  Date Configuration: The system is configured to prevent gaps or overlaps in contingent periods, which is a common requirement in lease management.
  Incorrect Data Entry: The start date of the new contingent may have been entered incorrectly, leading to this conflict.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Contingents: Review the existing contingents to understand their start and end dates. Ensure that the new contingent's