How To Fix AH428 - To-date must not be changed

AH428 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AH - IS-U billing (master data)

• Message number: 428

• Message text: To-date must not be changed

What causes this issue?

You have changed the to-date from &v1& to &v2&. However, this change is
not permitted because the values of operand &V4& must not be changed
before the date &v3&.
Date &V3& can contain the following:
End of last billing period: Maintenance of operand values is permitted
in the current billing period only.
End of last backbilling period: Maintenance of operand values is
permitted in the current backbilling period only.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AH428 - To-date must not be changed ?

  The SAP error message AH428 ("To-date must not be changed") typically occurs in the context of date management within SAP applications, particularly when dealing with time-dependent data such as validity periods for master data or transaction records. This error indicates that the "To-date" field is being modified in a way that is not allowed by the system's rules or logic.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Date Change: The user is attempting to change the "To-date" of a record that is already in use or has dependencies that prevent modification.
  Data Integrity Rules: SAP enforces certain data integrity rules that prevent changes to dates that would lead to inconsistencies in related records or transactions.
  Locked Records: The record may be locked by another user or process, preventing changes to the date fields.
  Configuration Settings: Certain configurations in the system may restrict changes to date fields based on business rules.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Dependencies: Review any dependencies or related records that may be