How To Fix 5D404 - Enter date later than Jan. 1, 1998 - Use &2 for &1

5D404 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 404

• Message text: Enter date later than Jan. 1, 1998 - Use &2 for &1

What causes this issue?

You have entered a date before 1.1.1998. This report is only valid as
of 1.1.1998.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Enter a date after 1.1.1998 or use report &V2& for &V1&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5D404 - Enter date later than Jan. 1, 1998 - Use &2 for &1 ?

  The SAP error message 5D404 indicates that a date entered in the system is earlier than January 1, 1998, which is not allowed for certain transactions or data entries. This restriction is often due to system settings or business rules that prevent the use of dates prior to this point, possibly for reasons related to data integrity, compliance, or historical data management.
  
  Cause:
  
  Date Entry: The user has entered a date that is earlier than January 1, 1998.
  System Configuration: The system may be configured to restrict certain operations or data entries to dates after this threshold.
  Business Rules: There may be specific business rules in place that dictate that only recent dates can be used for certain transactions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Date: Review the date you have entered and ensure it is after January 1, 1998. If it is not, change it to a valid date.
  Use Correct Transaction: The message suggests using &2 for &1,