How To Fix >1656 - Enter Valid To Date

>1656 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >1 - Shockwave SAPGUI message handling

• Message number: 656

• Message text: Enter Valid To Date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >1656 - Enter Valid To Date ?

  The SAP error message "1656 Enter Valid To Date" typically occurs when a user is trying to enter or modify a date field in a transaction or master data record, and the date provided does not meet the system's validation criteria. This error is often related to date fields that require a specific format or range.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Date Format: The date entered may not be in the correct format expected by the system (e.g., DD/MM/YYYY vs. MM/DD/YYYY).
  Out of Range Date: The date entered may be outside the acceptable range defined in the system settings. For example, it could be a date in the past or a date that exceeds the maximum allowed date.
  Missing Required Fields: Sometimes, if other related fields are not filled out correctly, it can lead to this error.
  System Configuration: The configuration settings in the SAP system may restrict certain date entries based on business rules.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Date Format: Ensure