How To Fix /MVA/AMC_BM_MSG891 - Bonus-malus cannot be assigned before its start date on &1

/MVA/AMC_BM_MSG891 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /MVA/AMC_BM_MSG -

• Message number: 891

• Message text: Bonus-malus cannot be assigned before its start date on &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /MVA/AMC_BM_MSG891 - Bonus-malus cannot be assigned before its start date on &1 ?

  The SAP error message /MVA/AMC_BM_MSG891 indicates that there is an issue with assigning a bonus-malus (a system used for adjusting insurance premiums based on the claim history) before its defined start date. This typically occurs in the context of insurance or financial modules within SAP, particularly when dealing with contracts or policies that have specific effective dates.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when an attempt is made to assign a bonus-malus status to a contract or policy that is not yet active, meaning the current date is before the start date of the bonus-malus assignment. This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect Date Configuration: The start date for the bonus-malus assignment is set incorrectly in the system.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have mistakenly tried to assign a bonus-malus status without considering the effective date.
  System Logic: The system is designed to prevent assignments that are not valid based on the defined timelines.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this