How To Fix 5K711 - &4 - End date extended to high date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5K - HR: Messages for Canada

• Message number: 711

• Message text: &4 - End date extended to high date

What causes this issue?

The End Date of the proposed record did not conform to the Time
Constraint of the proposed Tax Framework Infotype.
This usually occurs with infotypes defined as Time Constraint = '1'.

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

System Response

The system automatically extends the End Date of the record in question
to "High Date", which has been predefined to 31.12.9999.

How to fix this error?

No further action is required.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5K711 - &4 - End date extended to high date ?

  The SAP error message "5K711 &4 - End date extended to high date" typically occurs in the context of time management or project management within SAP. This error indicates that the end date of a certain object (like a project, task, or activity) has been set beyond the permissible limits defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Date Configuration: The end date you are trying to set exceeds the maximum allowable date defined in the system settings. This could be due to configuration settings that limit the range of dates for certain objects.
  System Settings: The system may have a high date limit set, which is often configured to prevent data integrity issues or to ensure that the system does not process dates that are too far in the future.
  User Input Error: The user may have inadvertently entered an incorrect date that exceeds the allowed range.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration Settings: Review the configuration settings in the SAP system to determine the maximum allowable date. This can usually be found in the project management or time management settings.
  Adjust Dates: If the end date you are trying to set is indeed beyond the high date limit, you will need to adjust it to a valid date within the permissible range.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on date limits and how to adjust them if necessary.
  Contact SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue through configuration changes or by adjusting the date, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may need to use specific transaction codes to access the relevant configuration settings (e.g., OX15 for project management settings).
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to date settings or project configurations.
  Testing Changes: After making any changes, it is advisable to test the new settings in a development or test environment before applying them to the production system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and set the end date appropriately within the SAP system.