How To Fix /PM0/ABP_SBJ_MSG051 - Contract end &1 must be before reversal date &2 of insured object &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABP_SBJ_MSG -

• Message number: 051

• Message text: Contract end &1 must be before reversal date &2 of insured object &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/ABP_SBJ_MSG051 - Contract end &1 must be before reversal date &2 of insured object &3 ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ABP_SBJ_MSG051 indicates that there is a conflict between the end date of a contract and the reversal date of an insured object. Specifically, the error states that the contract end date (&1) must be before the reversal date (&2) of the insured object (&3). This typically occurs in the context of contract management or insurance processing within SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Contract End Date: The contract you are trying to process has an end date that is not before the reversal date of the insured object. This means that the contract is still active or has not yet expired when you are attempting to perform a reversal.
  Reversal Date: The reversal date is set to a date that is earlier than the contract end date, which violates the business logic that requires the contract to be inactive before any reversal can occur.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Contract Dates: Review the contract associated with the insured object. Ensure that the contract end date is indeed before the reversal date you are trying to use.
  Adjust Dates: If the contract is still active, you may need to either:
  
  Change the reversal date to a date that is after the contract end date.
  Modify the contract end date to ensure it is before the reversal date, if applicable and permissible by business rules.
  
  
  Consult Business Rules: Ensure that any changes you make comply with your organization's business rules and policies regarding contract management and reversals.
  Reprocess the Transaction: After making the necessary adjustments, attempt to reprocess the transaction that triggered the error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP that pertain to contract management and insurance processing, such as IP01 (Create Maintenance Order) or IP02 (Change Maintenance Order).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal documentation for specific guidelines on handling contracts and reversals.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with a functional expert who specializes in contract management within SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error message and proceed with your transaction.