How To Fix /PM0/ABP_PREM_MSG023 - The main due date in contract &1 must be on the first day of the month

/PM0/ABP_PREM_MSG023 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABP_PREM_MSG -

• Message number: 023

• Message text: The main due date in contract &1 must be on the first day of the month

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/ABP_PREM_MSG023 - The main due date in contract &1 must be on the first day of the month ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ABP_PREM_MSG023 indicates that there is an issue with the main due date in a contract. Specifically, the error states that the main due date must be set to the first day of the month. This is a common requirement in certain business processes, particularly in contract management or billing scenarios.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the main due date of a contract is not set to the first day of the month. This could happen due to:
  
  Incorrect data entry when creating or modifying the contract.
  System configuration that enforces this rule for specific types of contracts.
  Data migration issues where existing contracts do not comply with the new requirements.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the main due date in the contract is set to the first day of the month. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Access the Contract: Go to the transaction or application where