How To Fix 5N258 - A future date is not allowed for this activity

5N258 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 258

• Message text: A future date is not allowed for this activity

What causes this issue?

You have entered a processing date that is in the future for an
Eligibility for Permanent Invalidity Benefit (Restrictions) Act activity
of the processing type 'Statutory' or 'Obligatory'. This is not allowed.

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?

Check the date with this activity and modify it.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5N258 - A future date is not allowed for this activity ?

  The SAP error message 5N258 ("A future date is not allowed for this activity") typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an action or transaction in SAP that involves a date that is set in the future, which is not permitted for that specific activity. This error can arise in various contexts, such as when posting documents, creating orders, or scheduling activities.
  
  Cause:
  
  Future Date Entry: The most common cause is that the user has entered a date that is beyond the current date. This could happen when trying to schedule a task, create a document, or perform any activity that requires a date input.
  System Configuration: Certain configurations in the SAP system may restrict activities to only allow current or past dates.
  Business Rules: Specific business processes may dictate that certain activities cannot be scheduled or executed for future dates.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Date: Review the date you have entered for the activity. Ensure