How To Fix 5D408 - Enter date later than Jan. 1, 2000 - use &2 for &1

5D408 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 408

• Message text: Enter date later than Jan. 1, 2000 - use &2 for &1

What causes this issue?

You have entered a date prior to 1.1.2000. This report is only valid as
of 1.1.2000.

How to fix this error?

Enter a date later than 1.1.2000, or use the report &V2& for &V1&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5D408 - Enter date later than Jan. 1, 2000 - use &2 for &1 ?

  The SAP error message 5D408 indicates that a date entered in the system is earlier than January 1, 2000. This error typically arises in scenarios where date fields are expected to contain values that are valid within the system's date range, and any date prior to this threshold is considered invalid.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Date Entry: The user has entered a date that is earlier than January 1, 2000.
  System Configuration: The system may have been configured to only accept dates from January 1, 2000, onwards due to business rules or data integrity constraints.
  Legacy Data: If the system is processing legacy data or historical records, it may encounter dates that fall outside the acceptable range.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Correct the Date: Review the date field where the error occurred and ensure that the date entered is on or after January 1, 2000. Update the date accordingly.
  Check Input Fields: If the error occurs during data entry, ensure that all