How To Fix AB057 - Enter a report later than today's date

AB057 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AB -

• Message number: 057

• Message text: Enter a report later than today's date

What causes this issue?

Reports on leasing liabilities list all the liabilities from the
current fiscal year up until the report date you specify. You therefore
need to enter a report date which is after today's date.

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?

Enter the end of the current period or a future period as the report
date.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AB057 - Enter a report later than today's date ?

  The SAP error message AB057 "Enter a report later than today's date" typically occurs when a user attempts to enter a report date that is either equal to or earlier than the current date. This error is common in various SAP modules, particularly in financial and logistics transactions where date validation is crucial.
  
  Cause:
  
  Date Entry: The user has entered a report date that is today’s date or a past date.
  System Settings: The system may have specific settings that restrict reporting to future dates only.
  Business Logic: Certain business processes may require that reports or transactions can only be created for future dates to ensure data integrity and compliance with business rules.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Change the Date: The simplest solution is to enter a date that is later than the current date. Ensure that the date you are entering is valid and meets the business requirements.
  Check System Date: Verify that the system date is correct. If