How To Fix 5D207 - End date is December 31st of the year

5D207 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5D - Error Messages for German Infotype Module Pools

• Message number: 207

• Message text: End date is December 31st of the year

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5D207 - End date is December 31st of the year ?

  The SAP error message 5D207 indicates that the end date you are trying to enter is set to December 31st of the year, which is not allowed in certain contexts within SAP. This error typically arises in scenarios involving time management, such as when dealing with employee records, contracts, or other time-sensitive data.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by:
  
  Attempting to set an end date for a contract, position, or other time-related data that is not permitted to end on December 31st.
  The system may have specific rules or configurations that prevent the use of December 31st as an end date, possibly due to fiscal year-end processes or reporting requirements.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, consider the following steps:
  
  Change the End Date: Instead of using December 31st, select a different end date that is valid according to your organization's policies and SAP configurations.
  Check Configuration: If you believe that December 31st should be a valid end