How To Fix RP266 - The order ends at &. Please adjust the end date of the debt

RP266 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RP - Error Messages for Infotype Module Pools

• Message number: 266

• Message text: The order ends at &. Please adjust the end date of the debt

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RP266 - Details

• The SAP error message RP266, which states "The order ends at &. Please adjust the end date of the debt," typically occurs in the context of project management or order management within SAP systems, particularly when dealing with internal orders, projects, or cost centers. This error indicates that there is a mismatch between the end date of the order and the end date of the associated debt or financial obligation.
  
  Cause:
  
  End Date Mismatch: The end date of the order (or project) is set to a date that is earlier than the end date of the associated debt or financial obligation. This can happen if the order was created or modified without considering the financial commitments tied to it.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that enforce certain rules regarding the relationship between orders and debts.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors when creating or updating orders or debts