How To Fix 53158 - Entry date &1 outside of validity period for group

53158 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 53 - Incentive Wages Data

• Message number: 158

• Message text: Entry date &1 outside of validity period for group

What causes this issue?

The entry date &v1& of the time ticket is not within the validity
period for group &v2&.

System Response

The system rejects the time ticket entry.

How to fix this error?

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 53158 - Entry date &1 outside of validity period for group ?

  The SAP error message 53158, which states "Entry date &1 outside of validity period for group," typically occurs when you are trying to enter or modify data in a context where the date you are using is not within the valid range defined for a specific group (such as a pricing group, validity period for a condition record, or similar).
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Date: The date you are trying to enter (represented by &1 in the error message) is outside the defined validity period for the group you are working with.
  
  Configuration Issues: The validity periods for certain groups may not be set correctly in the system, leading to discrepancies.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a simple mistake in the date entry, such as a typo or incorrect format.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Validity Period: Verify the validity period for the group you are working with. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration or master