How To Fix RECETM013 - &1: Date of first booking is before start of consideration period

RECETM013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RECETM - Messages for Valuation Rule

• Message number: 013

• Message text: &1: Date of first booking is before start of consideration period

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RECETM013 - &1: Date of first booking is before start of consideration period ?

  The SAP error message RECETM013 indicates that there is an issue with the date of the first booking in relation to the defined consideration period. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's financial or logistics modules, particularly when dealing with transactions that involve time-sensitive data, such as billing, contracts, or resource planning.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the date of the first booking (the date when a transaction or event is recorded) is set before the start date of the consideration period. The consideration period is a defined timeframe during which certain transactions or events are valid or applicable. If the first booking date falls outside this period, SAP will trigger this error to prevent inconsistencies in data processing.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RECETM013 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Consideration Period:
  
  Verify the start and end dates of the consideration period in the relevant configuration settings. Ensure that the period