How To Fix 3E311 - The & is not valid & the 01.04.2000

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3E - Vorgesehen für neue Länderentwicklungen HR

• Message number: 311

• Message text: The & is not valid & the 01.04.2000

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3E311 - The & is not valid & the 01.04.2000 ?

  The SAP error message 3E311 typically indicates that there is an issue with the validity of a date or a related field in the system. The message format suggests that a specific entity (like a material, vendor, or customer) is not valid for a given date, in this case, "01.04.2000".
  Cause:
  
  Date Validity: The entity you are trying to access or modify may not be valid for the specified date. This could be due to the entity being created or becoming valid after that date.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the entity might not be maintained correctly, leading to it being inactive or not valid for the specified date.
  Configuration Settings: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict the validity of certain entities based on date ranges.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Validity Dates: Verify the validity dates of the entity in question. You can do this by checking the master data records in the relevant transaction (e.g., MM01 for materials, XK01 for vendors).
  Update Master Data: If the entity is not valid for the specified date, you may need to update the master data to ensure it is valid for the required date range.
  Review Configuration: If the issue persists, review the configuration settings related to the entity type to ensure there are no restrictions that would cause it to be invalid for the specified date.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details related to the error message and the entity you are working with.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the entity type, you may use different transaction codes to check or update the master data (e.g., MM02 for materials, XK02 for vendors).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view or modify the master data in question.
  
  If you continue to experience issues, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.