How To Fix RQ174 - Expiration date is before value date; correct the entry

RQ174 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RQ - Messages for Cash Management and Forecast

• Message number: 174

• Message text: Expiration date is before value date; correct the entry

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RQ174 - Expiration date is before value date; correct the entry ?

  The SAP error message RQ174, which states "Expiration date is before value date; correct the entry," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with payment terms, contracts, or other date-sensitive entries in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when the expiration date of a financial document (like a contract, payment term, or similar) is set to a date that is earlier than the value date (the date on which the transaction is considered effective). This inconsistency creates a logical error because it implies that the document is no longer valid before the transaction takes place.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to correct the dates in the relevant entry. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Identify the Transaction: Determine which transaction or document is causing the error. This could be a contract, payment term, or any other financial entry.
  
  
  Check Dates: Review the expiration date and the value date associated with