How To Fix /ACCGO/CAS_QF078 - &1 is not a valid date; shadow item &2|&3

/ACCGO/CAS_QF078 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ACCGO/CAS_QF -

• Message number: 078

• Message text: &1 is not a valid date; shadow item &2|&3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ACCGO/CAS_QF078 - &1 is not a valid date; shadow item &2|&3 ?

  The SAP error message /ACCGO/CAS_QF078 &1 is not a valid date; shadow item &2|&3 typically indicates that there is an issue with date validation in the context of a shadow item in the SAP system. This error is often encountered in the context of financial accounting or controlling modules, particularly when dealing with data that involves date fields.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Date Format: The date provided in the transaction or input does not conform to the expected date format. This could be due to incorrect input or a mismatch in date formats (e.g., MM/DD/YYYY vs. DD/MM/YYYY).
  Date Out of Range: The date might be outside the acceptable range defined in the system settings (e.g., a date in the future or too far in the past).
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a typographical error when entering the date.
  
  Configuration Issues: There could be issues with the configuration of the date fields in the relevant module