How To Fix /PM0/ABP_COV_MSG045 - Enter a date for coverage start that is after the contract start date &1

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABP_COV_MSG -

• Message number: 045

• Message text: Enter a date for coverage start that is after the contract start date &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/ABP_COV_MSG045 - Enter a date for coverage start that is after the contract start date &1 ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ABP_COV_MSG045 indicates that there is an issue with the coverage start date in relation to the contract start date. Specifically, the error states that the coverage start date must be after the contract start date. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, solution, and related information for this error:
  
  Cause:
  
  Date Configuration: The coverage start date you are trying to enter is either the same as or earlier than the contract start date. This violates the business logic that requires the coverage to begin after the contract is effective.
  Data Entry Error: It could be a simple mistake in data entry where the dates were incorrectly inputted.
  System Configuration: There may be specific configurations or rules set up in the SAP system that enforce this requirement.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Dates: Review the contract start date and ensure that the coverage start date you are entering is indeed after the contract start date. Adjust the