How To Fix WTY14002 - Reference date is after the contract end date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WTY14 - Assignment to Contract

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Reference date is after the contract end date

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  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WTY14002: Reference date is after the contract end date:
  
  Error Message
  WTY14002: Reference date is after the contract end date
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when a transaction or operation in SAP Warranty Management or Contract Management references a date that is later than the contract's end date. Essentially, the system is trying to process or validate a date (often a service date, claim date, or reference date) that falls outside the validity period of the contract.
  For example:
  
  You are trying to create or process a warranty claim or service order with a date that is after the contract's expiration date.
  The contract end date is set earlier than the date you are entering or referencing.
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the reference date falls within the contract validity period:
  
  
  Check the Contract End Date:
  
  Go to the contract master data (transaction codes like IW32 for service orders or specific warranty contract transactions).
  Verify the contract start and end dates.
  Confirm that the contract end date is correct and reflects the actual contract duration.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Reference Date:
  
  Change the reference date (e.g., claim date, service date) to a date on or before the contract end date.
  If the date you want to enter is correct and should be valid, then the contract end date might need to be extended.
  
  
  
  Extend the Contract Validity:
  
  If the contract has been renewed or extended, update the contract end date accordingly.
  This can be done by editing the contract master data or creating a contract extension.
  
  
  
  Check for Date Entry Errors:
  
  Sometimes, the date entered might be a typo or incorrect.
  Verify the date format and ensure the correct date is entered.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Module: SAP Warranty Management, SAP Service Management (CS), or Contract Management.
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the process, transactions like IW31 (Create Service Order), IW32 (Change Service Order), or warranty claim processing transactions.
  Configuration: Contract validity periods are maintained in contract master data.
  Notes: If this error occurs frequently, consider implementing validations or user training to ensure correct date entries.
  SAP Help: Refer to SAP Help Portal for Warranty Management or Contract Management for detailed configuration and process guidelines.
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  Reference date is after the contract end date
  
  
  Cause
  Date entered is beyond contract validity period
  
  
  Solution
  Adjust reference date or extend contract end date
  
  
  Module
  Warranty Management / Contract Management
  
  
  Transactions
  IW31, IW32, warranty claim transactions
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or scenario where this error occurs, I can give more tailored advice.