How To Fix RECETM010 - &1: &2 is before the contract start (&3)

RECETM010 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RECETM - Messages for Valuation Rule

• Message number: 010

• Message text: &1: &2 is before the contract start (&3)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RECETM010 - &1: &2 is before the contract start (&3) ?

  The SAP error message RECETM010 indicates that a certain date (likely a transaction date or a date related to a contract) is before the start date of a contract. This typically occurs in the context of contract management or contract-related transactions in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when:
  
  A user attempts to perform an action (like creating a billing document, posting a transaction, etc.) that involves a date that is earlier than the start date of the associated contract.
  The system has validation rules that prevent actions from being taken outside the valid date range of the contract.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Contract Dates:
  
  Review the contract in question to confirm its start date. You can do this by navigating to the contract management module and checking the details of the contract.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Date:
  
  If the date you are trying to use is indeed before the contract start