How To Fix LCM_LEGALTRANSACTION214 - Renewal notification date &1 cannot be less than start date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LCM_LEGALTRANSACTION - Message Class for LCM Legal Transaction

• Message number: 214

• Message text: Renewal notification date &1 cannot be less than start date

What causes this issue?

The recent changes caused inconsistency in this Legal Transaction.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Please check if:
Selected Renewal/Termination Clause for Active Renewal corresponds to
the selected End Date
Selected Termination/Next Termination Clause for Auto Renewal
corresponds to the selected End Date
Selected Termination Clause, with no Renewal scenario, corresponds to
the selected End Date
Send Renewal/Termination Reminder ... Days along with corresponding
Clause<(>,<)> aligns to the selected End Date
End Date is not in the past

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LCM_LEGALTRANSACTION214 - Renewal notification date &1 cannot be less than start date ?

  The SAP error message LCM_LEGALTRANSACTION214 indicates that there is an issue with the renewal notification date in a legal transaction. Specifically, the error states that the renewal notification date cannot be earlier than the start date of the transaction. This typically occurs in the context of legal compliance, contract management, or similar processes within SAP.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the system detects that the renewal notification date (the date when a notification about the renewal of a contract or legal transaction is supposed to be sent) is set to a date that is earlier than the start date of the transaction. This is logically incorrect because you cannot notify about a renewal before the transaction has even started.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Check the Dates: Review the start date of the legal transaction and the renewal notification date. Ensure that the renewal notification date is set to a date that is equal to or later than the start date.
  
  
  Adjust the Renewal Notification Date: If the renewal notification date is incorrect, update it to a valid date that meets the requirement (i.e., on or after the start date).
  
  
  Validate Data Entry: Ensure that the data entry process includes validation checks to prevent users from entering an invalid renewal notification date in the future.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the correct dates or the process, refer to the relevant SAP documentation or consult with your SAP administrator or support team for guidance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on your SAP version and configuration, you may be using specific transaction codes related to legal transactions or contract management (e.g., LCM transactions).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional context or solutions for this error.
  User Roles: Ensure that users entering this data have the appropriate roles and permissions to make changes to legal transactions.
  Testing: After making changes, test the process to ensure that the error does not recur and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your legal transaction data is accurate and compliant with the required business rules.