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 the year is outside the specified range, modify it to a valid year that falls between the minimum and maximum limits.
  
  
  Review System Settings: If you believe the year you are trying to enter should be valid, check the system settings related to fiscal years, date ranges, or any specific configuration that might be limiting the acceptable years.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's SAP configuration documentation to understand the valid date ranges for the specific transaction or module you are working with.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes: The error can occur in various transaction codes, especially those related to financial postings, reporting, or master data maintenance.
  Configuration Settings: Check the configuration settings in the SAP system, particularly in the Financial Accounting (FI) module, where fiscal year variants and date settings are defined.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context on how to handle date-related issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.