How To Fix /PM0/ABP_SUPDC_MSG011 - Surcharge/discount end must be before premium end

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABP_SUPDC_MSG -

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Surcharge/discount end must be before premium end

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/ABP_SUPDC_MSG011 - Surcharge/discount end must be before premium end ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ABP_SUPDC_MSG011 indicates that there is a conflict in the date settings for surcharges/discounts and premiums in the system. Specifically, the error states that the end date for a surcharge or discount must occur before the end date for the premium. This is a common issue in SAP when managing pricing conditions, especially in modules related to billing or sales.
  Cause:
  
  Date Overlap: The end date of the surcharge/discount is set to be the same as or after the end date of the premium. This creates a logical inconsistency because the system expects the surcharge/discount to be applicable only before the premium period ends.
  Configuration Error: There may be a misconfiguration in the pricing conditions or the way the pricing procedure is set up.
  Data Entry Error: Incorrect data entry when setting up the pricing conditions can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Pricing Conditions:
  
  Navigate to the pricing conditions in the relevant transaction (e.g., VK11 for creating conditions).
  Verify the start and end dates for both the surcharge/discount and the premium.
  Ensure that the end date for the surcharge/discount is set to a date before the end date of the premium.
  
  
  
  Adjust Dates:
  
  If the dates are incorrect, adjust the end date of the surcharge/discount to be earlier than the end date of the premium.
  Alternatively, if the premium end date is incorrect, adjust it accordingly.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, review the configuration settings in the pricing procedure to ensure that the logic for surcharges/discounts and premiums is correctly defined.
  Consult with your SAP configuration team if necessary.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the changes by attempting to process the transaction again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or updates related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on pricing procedures and condition records to better understand how surcharges, discounts, and premiums interact.
  User Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for additional user experiences and solutions related to this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that your pricing conditions are set up correctly in SAP.