How To Fix /PM0/ALB_MESSAGES202 - End date must match the coverage end date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ALB_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 202

• Message text: End date must match the coverage end date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/ALB_MESSAGES202 - End date must match the coverage end date ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ALB_MESSAGES202 with the description "End date must match the coverage end date" typically occurs in the context of managing maintenance plans or service contracts in SAP PM (Plant Maintenance) or similar modules. This error indicates that there is a mismatch between the end date you are trying to set for a maintenance plan or service contract and the coverage end date defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Date Mismatch: The end date you are trying to enter does not align with the coverage end date that has been defined for the maintenance plan or service contract.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that enforce strict date matching rules.
  Data Entry Errors: The user may have inadvertently entered an incorrect date.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Coverage End Date: Verify the coverage end date for the maintenance plan or service contract. Ensure that the end date you are trying to set matches this date.
  Adjust Dates: If necessary, adjust the end date you are trying to enter to match the coverage end date.
  Review Configuration: If you have the necessary permissions, review the configuration settings related to maintenance plans or service contracts to see if there are any rules that enforce this date matching.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on date handling in maintenance plans or service contracts.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like IP01 (Create Maintenance Plan), IP02 (Change Maintenance Plan), or IP03 (Display Maintenance Plan) to manage maintenance plans.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate user roles and permissions to make changes to maintenance plans or service contracts.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully manage your maintenance plans or service contracts in SAP.