How To Fix /PM0/ABB_MESSAGES021 - Surcharge period must be within the coverage period

/PM0/ABB_MESSAGES021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABB_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Surcharge period must be within the coverage period

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/ABB_MESSAGES021 - Surcharge period must be within the coverage period ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ABB_MESSAGES021 with the description "Surcharge period must be within the coverage period" typically occurs in the context of managing surcharges or pricing conditions in SAP, particularly in modules related to project management, billing, or contract management.
  
  Cause:
  This error indicates that the surcharge period you are trying to define or apply does not fall within the defined coverage period. The coverage period is the time frame during which certain conditions, such as pricing or surcharges, are valid. If the start or end date of the surcharge period is outside of this coverage period, SAP will trigger this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Coverage Period: Verify the coverage period defined for the relevant pricing condition or contract. Ensure that the start and end dates are correctly set.
  
  
  Adjust Surcharge Period: Modify the surcharge period to ensure that it falls within the coverage period. This may