How To Fix /PM0/ABP_BTX054 - The effective date and the contract end date must be identical

/PM0/ABP_BTX054 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABP_BTX -

• Message number: 054

• Message text: The effective date and the contract end date must be identical

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/PM0/ABP_BTX054 - Details

• The SAP error message /PM0/ABP_BTX054 indicates that there is a mismatch between the effective date and the contract end date in a business transaction, typically related to contract management or business partner management in SAP. This error usually arises when the system expects both dates to be the same for a specific operation, but they are not.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Entry Error: The effective date and the contract end date were entered incorrectly or inconsistently during the creation or modification of a contract or business transaction.
  System Configuration: The system may be configured to require that these two dates be identical for certain types of contracts or transactions.
  Business Logic: The business process may dictate that the effective date and contract end date should be the same, possibly due to specific business rules or compliance requirements.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Dates: Review the effective date and contract end date in the transaction or contract. Ensure that both dates are