How To Fix 5A404 - End date is not end of year

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5A - Basis Personnel Management

• Message number: 404

• Message text: End date is not end of year

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5A404 - End date is not end of year ?

  The SAP error message 5A404: "End date is not end of year" typically occurs in the context of financial or project management modules when a user attempts to enter or process a date that does not align with the expected end-of-year date format. This error is often encountered during year-end closing processes or when defining fiscal year variants.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  The end date specified in a transaction or configuration does not correspond to the last day of the fiscal year (e.g., December 31 for a calendar year).
  The system expects the end date to be the last day of the fiscal year, but a different date is provided.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the End Date: Ensure that the end date you are entering is indeed the last day of the fiscal year. For example, if your fiscal year ends on December 31, make sure the end date is set to December 31.
  
  
  Review Fiscal Year Settings: 
  
  Go to the configuration settings for your fiscal year variant in SAP. 
  Ensure that the fiscal year is correctly defined and that the end date aligns with the expected end-of-year date.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Date in the Transaction: If you are entering a date in a transaction, modify the end date to the correct end-of-year date.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the fiscal year settings or how to adjust them, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP administrator.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary adjustments, try to reprocess the transaction to see if the error persists.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Fiscal Year Variants: Understanding how fiscal year variants are set up in SAP can help prevent this error. Fiscal year variants define the start and end dates of the fiscal year and how periods are structured.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB29 (for defining fiscal year variants) and other related configuration transactions.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message, as there may be known issues or fixes provided by SAP.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.