How To Fix RY086 - Start dates of the terms of the elementary trans. are not ascending (&1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RY - Messages for RM Basis

• Message number: 086

• Message text: Start dates of the terms of the elementary trans. are not ascending (&1)

What causes this issue?

The start of the term of elementary transaction number &V1& is earlier
than the start of the term of the previous elementary transaction.
However, the start of the term of this elementary transaction must be
after that of the previous elementary transaction.
<ZH>Note:</> The system determines the number of the elementary
transaction for a generic transaction (transaction RCA00) by assigning
numbers, starting with 1, on each level of the hierarchy tree, starting
from the top and working downwards. In the external data transfer, this
number matches the NGIDNR, the sequential number for a GID in the FGET.
Example
Number,, Tree
1,,,, Elementary transaction (top level)
2,, ,, |_ Elementary transaction (second level)
4,,,, |_Elementary transaction (third level)
5,,,, |_Elementary transaction (third level)
7,,,, |_Elementary transaction (fourth level)
3,,,, |_ Elementary transaction (second level)
6,,,, |_Elementary transaction (third level)

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?

Correct your entry.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RY086 - Start dates of the terms of the elementary trans. are not ascending (&1) ?

  The SAP error message RY086 indicates that there is an issue with the start dates of the terms of the elementary transaction not being in ascending order. This typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, such as when dealing with payment terms, installment plans, or similar configurations in SAP.
  Cause:
  The error arises when the system detects that the start dates of the terms are not arranged in a sequential order. For example, if you have multiple terms with start dates, they should be organized from the earliest date to the latest date. If any term has a start date that precedes a term that is supposed to come after it, the system will throw this error.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Review the Terms: Check the terms associated with the elementary transaction. Look for the start dates of each term.
  
  
  Correct the Order: Ensure that the start dates are in ascending order. If you find any terms that are out of order, adjust their start dates accordingly.
  
  
  Re-enter Data: If necessary, you may need to delete and re-enter the terms to ensure they are correctly ordered.
  
  
  Validation: After making the changes, validate the transaction again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may be using transaction codes like F-28, F-32, or others related to financial transactions.
  Configuration Settings: If this error occurs frequently, it may be worth reviewing the configuration settings for payment terms or installment plans in your SAP system.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on managing payment terms and transactions.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.