How To Fix RECN058 - Default value was entered for contract start date (check)

RECN058 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RECN - Messages - Contract

• Message number: 058

• Message text: Default value was entered for contract start date (check)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RECN058 - Default value was entered for contract start date (check) ?

  The SAP error message RECN058 indicates that a default value has been entered for the contract start date, which may not be appropriate for the specific transaction you are trying to execute. This error typically arises in the context of contract management or rental contracts within the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Default Value Configuration: The system has a default value set for the contract start date, which may not align with the actual requirements of the contract being created or modified.
  Missing Input: The user may not have provided a specific start date, leading the system to use the default value.
  Validation Rules: There may be validation rules in place that require a specific date format or a date that falls within a certain range, and the default value does not meet these criteria.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Manually Enter the Date: When creating or modifying the contract, manually enter the appropriate contract start date instead of relying on the