How To Fix /PM0/ALB_MESSAGES139 - The effective date must come before the premium payment end

/PM0/ALB_MESSAGES139 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ALB_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 139

• Message text: The effective date must come before the premium payment end

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/ALB_MESSAGES139 - The effective date must come before the premium payment end ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ALB_MESSAGES139 indicates that there is a validation issue with the effective date and the premium payment end date in the context of a specific process, likely related to insurance or financial transactions. This error typically arises when the effective date of a policy or transaction is set to a date that is after the premium payment end date, which is logically incorrect.
  
  Cause:
  
  Date Configuration: The effective date of the policy or transaction is set incorrectly, either manually or through a system process.
  Data Entry Error: A user may have entered the dates incorrectly during data entry.
  System Logic: There may be a flaw in the logic of the program or transaction that is not correctly validating the dates.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Dates: Review the effective date and the premium payment end date in the relevant transaction or policy. Ensure that the effective date is earlier than the premium payment end date.
  Correct Data