How To Fix 5G163 - End date does not fall on a Saturday


5G163 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: 5G - HR: Messages for Britain

  • Message number: 163

  • Message text: End date does not fall on a Saturday

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5G163 - End date does not fall on a Saturday ?
    The SAP error message 5G163 indicates that the end date specified for a particular process does not fall on a Saturday. This error typically arises in scenarios where certain processes, such as scheduling or planning, are expected to conclude on a Saturday due to business rules or system configurations.
    
    Cause: The primary cause of this error is that the end date you have entered does not align with the requirement that it must be a Saturday. This could happen due to: Manual entry of an incorrect date. System-generated dates that do not conform to the expected schedule. Misconfiguration in the scheduling parameters or rules.
    Solution: To resolve this error, you can take the following steps: Check the End Date: Review the end date you have entered. Ensure that it is indeed a Saturday. You can use a calendar to verify this. Adjust the Date: If the end date is not a Saturday, change it to the nearest Saturday. You

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