How To Fix /MVA/AMC_BM_MSG823 - Contract start date does not match the effective date.

/MVA/AMC_BM_MSG823 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /MVA/AMC_BM_MSG -

• Message number: 823

• Message text: Contract start date does not match the effective date.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /MVA/AMC_BM_MSG823 - Contract start date does not match the effective date. ?

  The SAP error message /MVA/AMC_BM_MSG823 indicates that there is a mismatch between the contract start date and the effective date in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of contract management or when dealing with agreements in SAP, particularly in modules related to contract administration or billing.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Date Mismatch: The most common cause of this error is that the contract start date does not align with the effective date specified in the system. This could happen if:
  
  The contract was created with an incorrect start date.
  The effective date was set incorrectly during the transaction.
  There are changes made to the contract that have not been reflected in the effective date.
  
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Sometimes, the configuration settings in the SAP system may not allow for certain date combinations, leading to this error.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors can also lead to discrepancies between the contract start date and the effective date.
  
  
  
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