How To Fix REXCFR153 - Start date updated; it must be the same as the settl. period start date

REXCFR153 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: REXCFR - RE-FX Localization - France

• Message number: 153

• Message text: Start date updated; it must be the same as the settl. period start date

What causes this issue?

You entered a start date that is other than the start date of the
corresponding settlement period.

System Response

The system automatically overwrites the start date you entered to the
start date of the settlement period.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message REXCFR153 - Start date updated; it must be the same as the settl. period start date ?

  The SAP error message REXCFR153 indicates that there is a mismatch between the start date of a certain process (like a settlement or a contract) and the start date of the settlement period. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's Real Estate Management (RE) module, particularly when dealing with contract settlements or financial postings.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when the start date of a contract or a settlement does not align with the defined start date of the settlement period. This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The user may have entered an incorrect start date for the contract or settlement.
  
  Configuration Issues: The settlement periods may not be correctly configured in the system.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, the dates may not have been aligned properly.
  Changes in Settlement Periods: If the settlement periods have been changed after the contract was created, it may lead to