How To Fix 1G418 - &1: Oldest val. dte. in past in year &2, consec. number &3, addit.no. &4

1G418 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1G - BKK: Konditionen

• Message number: 418

• Message text: &1: Oldest val. dte. in past in year &2, consec. number &3, addit.no. &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1G418 - &1: Oldest val. dte. in past in year &2, consec. number &3, addit.no. &4 ?

  The SAP error message 1G418 indicates that there is an issue with the date values in a specific context, typically related to financial transactions or document postings. The message reads: "Oldest val. dte. in past in year &2, consec. number &3, addit.no. &4," where the placeholders (&2, &3, &4) represent specific values related to the error.
  
  Cause:
  The error usually occurs when:
  
  Date Validation: The system is trying to process a transaction or document that has a validity date (val. dte.) that is in the past. This can happen if the date entered for a transaction is earlier than the allowed date range set in the system.
  Document Consistency: The error may also arise if there are inconsistencies in the document numbers or additional numbers that are being referenced, which do not align with the expected date or sequence.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Date: Review the date entered