How To Fix T1212 - 'Start of lead time' same as 'Start of hedging period'

T1212 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: T1 - Financial instruments

• Message number: 212

• Message text: 'Start of lead time' same as 'Start of hedging period'

What causes this issue?

In the 'Start of lead time' field, you have entered the same date as
the 'Start of hedging period'. This means that the FRA has no lead
time.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message T1212 - 'Start of lead time' same as 'Start of hedging period' ?

  The SAP error message T1212, which states that the "Start of lead time" is the same as the "Start of hedging period," typically occurs in the context of materials management or production planning within SAP. This error indicates that there is a conflict in the configuration of lead times and hedging periods for a particular material or product.
  
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Conflict: The lead time and hedging period are set to the same date, which is not allowed. The system expects these two periods to be distinct to ensure proper planning and execution.
  Data Entry Error: During the setup of the material master or planning parameters, the dates for lead time and hedging period may have been inadvertently set to the same value.
  Master Data Issues: The material master data may have inconsistencies or incorrect settings that lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the