How To Fix T1214 - 'Start of lead time' later than 'Start of hedging period'

T1214 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: T1 - Financial instruments

• Message number: 214

• Message text: 'Start of lead time' later than 'Start of hedging period'

What causes this issue?

In the 'Start of lead time' field, you have entered a later date than
the one in the 'Start of hedging period' field.

How to fix this error?

Change at least one of the dates.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message T1214 - 'Start of lead time' later than 'Start of hedging period' ?

  The SAP error message T1214, which states that the "Start of lead time" is later than the "Start of hedging period," typically occurs in the context of materials planning and inventory management. This error indicates a mismatch in the timing of the lead time for a material and the hedging period defined in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The lead time for a material is set to start after the hedging period begins. This can happen if the lead time is incorrectly configured in the material master or if the hedging period is not aligned with the lead time.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry when defining the lead time or hedging period can lead to this error.
  Changes in Planning Parameters: If there have been recent changes to the planning parameters or settings, it may have resulted in this inconsistency.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check