How To Fix RECETM080 - &1: Date of first posting is before date of first posting as of contract

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RECETM - Messages for Valuation Rule

• Message number: 080

• Message text: &1: Date of first posting is before date of first 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

INCLUDE RECA_CUSTOMIZED_MESSAGE_INFO OBJECT DOKU ID TX

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RECETM080 - &1: Date of first posting is before date of first posting as of contract ?

  The SAP error message RECETM080 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the date of the first posting and the date of the first posting as defined in the contract. This typically occurs in the context of contract management or financial postings where the dates must align according to the rules set in the system.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  The date you are trying to use for the first posting (e.g., in a transaction or document) is earlier than the date specified in the contract for the first posting.
  This can happen if the contract has a defined start date for financial transactions, and you are attempting to post a transaction that predates this date.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Contract Dates:
  
  Review the contract associated with the transaction. Look for the "Date of First Posting" or similar fields to confirm the defined start date.
  
  
  
  Adjust Posting Date:
  
  If the posting date you are trying to use is indeed earlier than the contract's first posting date, you will need to adjust the posting date to be on or after the contract's first posting date.
  
  
  
  Modify Contract (if necessary):
  
  If the business requirement necessitates posting before the contract's first posting date, you may need to modify the contract to change the "Date of First Posting." Ensure that this change is compliant with business rules and policies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's guidelines for contract management and financial postings to ensure compliance with the system's requirements.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may be involved in contract management and financial postings, such as ME31K (Create Contract), ME32K (Change Contract), etc.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or specific fixes related to this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to contracts and postings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.