How To Fix AB204 - Report date is too large - a maximum of 12 years can be simulated

AB204 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AB -

• Message number: 204

• Message text: Report date is too large - a maximum of 12 years can be simulated

What causes this issue?

You entered a report date that is more than 12 years in the future.
However, the report can show results for a maximum of 12 years.

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 a report date that is 12 years or less in the future.
If you want to simulate for more than 12 years, use report RASIMU01.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

AB204 - Details

• The SAP error message AB204, which states "Report date is too large - a maximum of 12 years can be simulated," typically occurs in the context of asset accounting when you are trying to simulate or run a report for a date that exceeds the allowable range of 12 years from the current date.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the date you are trying to use for a report or simulation is more than 12 years in the future from the current date. SAP has a built-in limitation to prevent users from generating reports for dates that are too far in the future, as this could lead to inaccuracies or irrelevant data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Date Input: Review the date you are entering in the report or simulation. Ensure that it is within the acceptable range (i.e., not more than 12 years from the