SAP Message 6D812 - Renewal date &2 results in a shorter contract term (line &1)

Diagnosis
Renewal date &V2& (line &V1&) does not lie after the previous renewaldate &V3&. As a result, the "renewal" would cause the contract term tobe shortened or to remain the same.

System Response
A renewal date must always lie after the respective contract end date.

Procedure
Change the renewal date accordingly, or delete it.