How To Fix /PM0/ABB_MESSAGES101 - The coverage end date must not be after the policy product end date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABB_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 101

• Message text: The coverage end date must not be after the policy product end date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/ABB_MESSAGES101 - The coverage end date must not be after the policy product end date ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ABB_MESSAGES101 indicates that there is a mismatch between the coverage end date and the policy product end date in the context of insurance or policy management within the SAP system. This error typically arises when the coverage end date you are trying to enter or process is later than the policy product end date, which is not allowed.
  Cause:
  
  Data Entry Error: The coverage end date may have been incorrectly entered or calculated, leading to it being set after the policy product end date.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that enforce this rule, and the dates being used do not comply with these settings.
  Policy Changes: If there have been recent changes to the policy product end date, the coverage end date may not have been updated accordingly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Dates: Check the coverage end date and the policy product end date to ensure that the coverage end date is not set after the policy product end date. Adjust the coverage end date if necessary.
  Update Policy Information: If the policy product end date has changed, ensure that all related coverage dates are updated to reflect this change.
  Consult Documentation: Review the relevant SAP documentation or configuration settings to understand the rules governing coverage and policy dates.
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with a functional consultant who specializes in the insurance module.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Modules: This error is typically encountered in modules related to insurance, such as SAP FS-PM (Policy Management) or FS-ICM (Insurance Contract Management).
  Business Process: Understanding the business process related to policy management can help in identifying why the dates are set incorrectly.
  User Training: Ensure that users entering data into the system are trained on the importance of maintaining correct date relationships to avoid such errors in the future.
  
  By addressing the root cause of the error and ensuring that the dates are correctly aligned, you should be able to resolve the issue and proceed with your operations in SAP.