How To Fix 5N005 - Report not valid until 1992

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5N - HR NL: Error Messages for Infotype Module Pools (NL)

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Report not valid until 1992

What causes this issue?

You have entered a year pre-dating 1992 in the selection screen in
field <LS>Key Date</> The system, however, only contains data
post-dating 1992.

System Response

The report cannot be run for the requested year.

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5N005 - Report not valid until 1992 ?

  The SAP error message 5N005: "Report not valid until 1992" typically occurs when you are trying to execute a report or transaction that is not valid for the specified time period, particularly if the report is set to a date before 1992. This error is often related to financial or accounting reports, where certain data or configurations may not be available for periods prior to that year.
  Cause:
  
  Date Configuration: The report you are trying to run is configured to only accept data from 1992 onwards. This is common in financial systems where historical data may not be maintained or relevant.
  Data Availability: The underlying data or master data may not exist for the period you are trying to access.
  System Settings: The system may have settings that restrict reporting to certain fiscal years or periods.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Date Range: Ensure that the date range you are using for the report is valid. Adjust the date to be 1992 or later.
  Review Report Configuration: If you have access, check the configuration of the report to see if there are any settings that restrict it to certain years.
  Data Availability: Verify if the data for the requested period is available in the system. If not, you may need to adjust your reporting requirements.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to the specific report you are trying to run for any additional constraints or requirements.
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific report or transaction code you are using.
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to access the report and the data for the specified period.
  Fiscal Year Settings: Review the fiscal year settings in your SAP configuration to ensure they align with your reporting needs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error message and successfully run your report.