How To Fix /PM0/ABP_POLPR_MSG004 - Contract end &1 must match at least one coverage end

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABP_POLPR_MSG -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Contract end &1 must match at least one coverage end

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/ABP_POLPR_MSG004 - Contract end &1 must match at least one coverage end ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ABP_POLPR_MSG004 Contract end &1 must match at least one coverage end typically occurs in the context of contract management or policy management within the SAP system, particularly in modules related to insurance or financial services. This error indicates that the end date of a contract does not align with any of the coverage end dates associated with that contract.
  Cause:
  
  
  Mismatch of Dates: The end date of the contract (denoted by &1) does not correspond to any of the coverage end dates defined in the system. This could happen if:
  
  The contract was created or modified without updating the coverage end dates.
  The coverage end dates were set incorrectly or were not updated to reflect changes in the contract.
  
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: There may have been a mistake during data entry, leading to incorrect dates being entered for either the contract or the coverage.
  
  
  System Configuration Issues: There could be configuration settings in the SAP system that enforce strict date matching rules, which may not be aligned with business processes.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Contract and Coverage Dates:
  
  Review the contract details and the associated coverage details in the SAP system.
  Ensure that at least one coverage end date matches the contract end date.
  
  
  
  Update Dates:
  
  If the contract end date is correct, update the coverage end dates to match the contract end date.
  Conversely, if the coverage end dates are correct, consider updating the contract end date to align with them.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Implement data validation checks during the entry or modification of contracts and coverages to prevent mismatches in the future.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant SAP documentation or user manuals that pertain to contract and coverage management for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Engage with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists or if there are complexities involved, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP that pertain to contract and coverage management, such as IP01 (Create Insurance Policy) or IP02 (Change Insurance Policy).
  Customizing Settings: Check the customizing settings in the SAP system related to contract management to ensure they align with your business processes.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that users have the appropriate roles and authorizations to make changes to contracts and coverages.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your contract and coverage dates are properly aligned in the SAP system.