How To Fix 5C731 - Reference date not in data selection period

5C731 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5C - HR: Messages for Switzerland

• Message number: 731

• Message text: Reference date not in data selection period

What causes this issue?

Payment date &V1& is not in the data selection period (&V2& - &V3&).

System Response

There is the possibility - according to evaluation - that no or invalid
data exists for the entered payment date.

How to fix this error?

Change the payment date or the data selection period (upper frame of
selection screen).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

5C731 - Details

• The SAP error message 5C731: Reference date not in data selection period typically occurs when you are trying to execute a report or transaction that requires a reference date, but the date you have provided falls outside the defined selection period for the data being processed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Date Range Mismatch: The reference date you are using is not within the start and end dates defined for the data selection period in the report or transaction.
  
  Configuration Issues: The selection period may not be properly configured in the system settings or the specific report settings.
  Data Availability: There may be no data available for the reference date you are trying to use, which could be due to data not being posted for that period.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Reference Date: Ensure that the reference date you are using is within the valid selection period. Adjust the date accordingly.
  Review Selection Period Settings: If you have access, check the configuration