How To Fix /PM0/ABP_COV_MSG036 - Coverage start date &1 is after contract end date &3 (elem. prod. &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABP_COV_MSG -

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Coverage start date &1 is after contract end date &3 (elem. prod. &2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/ABP_COV_MSG036 - Coverage start date &1 is after contract end date &3 (elem. prod. &2) ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ABP_COV_MSG036 indicates that there is a mismatch between the coverage start date and the contract end date for a specific element product. This typically occurs in the context of contract management or service management within SAP, particularly when dealing with coverage or warranty contracts.
  
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when:
  
  The coverage start date (&1) is set to a date that is later than the contract end date (&3).
  This situation can arise due to incorrect data entry, system configuration issues, or changes in contract terms that have not been properly reflected in the coverage settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Dates: Verify the coverage start date and the contract end date for the specific element product (&2). Ensure that the coverage start date is not later than the contract end date.
  
  
  Adjust Dates: If the coverage start date is indeed set incorrectly, update it to