How To Fix 72221 - Key date for the entitlement is too far in the future

72221 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 72 - Message Class for Time Management Reports

• Message number: 221

• Message text: Key date for the entitlement is too far in the future

What causes this issue?

Because you have chosen to use simulated data for data retrieval, you
can only specify a key date up to 4 years in the future (calculated
from the system date), on grounds of system performance.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 72221 - Key date for the entitlement is too far in the future ?

  The SAP error message 72221, which states "Key date for the entitlement is too far in the future," typically occurs in the context of managing entitlements, such as in the SAP Convergent Charging (SAP CC) or SAP Convergent Invoicing (SAP CI) modules. This error indicates that the date you are trying to use for an entitlement is beyond the acceptable range defined in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Date Configuration: The system has a predefined limit for how far into the future an entitlement can be set. If the key date you are trying to use exceeds this limit, the error will be triggered.
  Business Rules: There may be specific business rules or configurations that restrict the validity of entitlements to a certain timeframe.
  System Settings: The settings in the SAP system regarding entitlements may not allow for future dates that are too far out.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Adjust the Key Date: Review the key date you are trying to