How To Fix RECETM015 - &1: Start of consid. period is before date of 1st posting as of contract

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RECETM - Messages for Valuation Rule

• Message number: 015

• Message text: &1: Start of consid. period is before date of 1st posting as of contract

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RECETM015 - &1: Start of consid. period is before date of 1st posting as of contract ?

  The SAP error message RECETM015 indicates that there is an issue with the start date of a consideration period in relation to the first posting date of a contract. This typically occurs in the context of contract management or billing processes within SAP, particularly in modules like SAP Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) or SAP Real Estate Management (RE).
  Cause:
  The error arises when the start date of the consideration period (the period for which a service or billing is being considered) is set to a date that is earlier than the first posting date of the contract. This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The user may have mistakenly entered an incorrect start date for the consideration period.
  Contract Configuration: The contract may not be configured correctly, leading to inconsistencies in date settings.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, the dates may not have been aligned correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Contract Dates:
  
  Review the contract in question and verify the first posting date. This can usually be found in the contract details or history.
  Ensure that the start date of the consideration period is set to a date that is equal to or later than the first posting date.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Consideration Period:
  
  If the start date is incorrect, modify it to a valid date that meets the requirement (i.e., on or after the first posting date).
  Save the changes and try to process the transaction again.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  If the issue persists, check the configuration settings for the contract type in SAP. Ensure that the date settings are correctly defined.
  Consult with your SAP administrator or functional consultant if you need assistance with configuration.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  If the error is due to data migration, perform a data consistency check to ensure that all relevant dates are aligned correctly across the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on contract management and date handling.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like RECN (for contract management) or FBL1N (for vendor line items) to access relevant data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to contracts and consideration periods.
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support or your internal IT team for further assistance.