How To Fix WTY14001 - Reference date is before the contract start date

WTY14001 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WTY14 - Assignment to Contract

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Reference date is before the contract start date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WTY14001 - Reference date is before the contract start date ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WTY14001: Reference date is before the contract start date:
  
  Error Message
  WTY14001: Reference date is before the contract start date
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when a transaction or operation in SAP Warranty Management (or related contract management processes) references a date that is earlier than the start date of the warranty contract or service contract.
  In other words, the system is trying to process a document, claim, or activity with a date that precedes the contract's validity period. Since the contract is not valid before its start date, the system blocks the operation to maintain data consistency and business logic integrity.
  
  When does it typically occur?
  
  When creating or processing a warranty claim or service order with a reference date (e.g., claim date, notification date, or service date) that is earlier than the contract start date.
  When entering or updating contract-related documents with incorrect dates.
  During integration scenarios where