How To Fix 12148 - The year entered &1 must be between &2 and &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 12 - Herstelldatum/Mindesthaltbarkeitsdatum/Chargen

• Message number: 148

• Message text: The year entered &1 must be between &2 and &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 12148 - The year entered &1 must be between &2 and &3 ?

  The SAP error message 12148 indicates that the year entered in a particular transaction or field is outside the acceptable range defined by the system. The message typically follows this format:
  
  The year entered &1 must be between &2 and &3.
  
  Where:
  
  &1 is the year you entered.
  &2 is the minimum acceptable year.
  &3 is the maximum acceptable year.
  
  Cause
  This error usually occurs in scenarios where a date or year is being processed, such as in financial transactions, reporting, or data entry. The specific cause can include:
  
  Entering a year that is too far in the past or future.
  System settings that restrict the range of years for certain operations (e.g., fiscal year settings).
  Incorrect configuration in the system that defines valid date ranges.
  
  Solution
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Year Entered: Verify the year you have entered and ensure it falls within the acceptable range specified in the error message.
  
  
  Adjust the Year: If