How To Fix 67246 - & later than &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 67 - Loans Messages - Financial Assets Management

• Message number: 246

• Message text: & later than &

What causes this issue?

You have not entered the dates correctly.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Correct your entries.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 67246 - & later than & ?

  The SAP error message 67246 typically indicates an issue related to the use of the "later than" operator in a selection screen or query. This error can occur in various contexts, such as when filtering data in reports or transactions.
  Cause:
  The error message 67246 usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Invalid Date Format: The date or time value provided does not conform to the expected format.
  Logical Errors: The logical conditions set in the selection criteria may not be valid or may conflict with each other.
  Data Type Mismatch: The fields being compared may not be of compatible data types (e.g., comparing a date field with a string).
  Empty Values: If the fields being compared are empty or null, it can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Check Date Format: Ensure that the date or time values you are entering are in the correct format (e.g., YYYY-MM-DD).
  Review Selection Criteria: Go through the selection criteria to ensure that they are logically sound and do not conflict with each other.
  Data Type Verification: Verify that the fields being compared are of the same data type. If necessary, convert the data types to ensure compatibility.
  Handle Empty Values: Make sure that the fields being used in the comparison are not empty. You may need to add checks to handle null or empty values appropriately.
  Debugging: If you have access to the ABAP code, you can debug the program to identify where the error is occurring and what values are being passed.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for the specific transaction or report you are working with to understand the expected input formats and constraints.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.