How To Fix MMPUR_CQTN022 - Start date must be before the end date of the central purchase contract.

MMPUR_CQTN022 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MMPUR_CQTN - Message Class for Central Supplier Quotation

• Message number: 022

• Message text: Start date must be before the end date of the central purchase contract.

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MMPUR_CQTN022 - Details

• The SAP error message MMPUR_CQTN022 indicates that there is an issue with the date configuration of a central purchase contract. Specifically, the error states that the start date must be before the end date of the contract. This is a common validation check in SAP to ensure that the contract is valid and that the time frame for the contract is logically correct.
  
  Cause:
  The error typically arises from one of the following scenarios:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The start date of the contract has been entered as the same as or after the end date.
  Date Format Issues: There may be issues with the date format that could lead to misinterpretation of the dates.
  System Configuration: In some cases, system settings or configurations may lead to unexpected behavior regarding date validation.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Dates:
  
  Go to the central purchase contract in question.
  Verify the start date and end date fields.
  Ensure that the start