How To Fix AH720 - Enter a valid date


AH720 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

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

  • Message number: 720

  • Message text: Enter a valid date

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  • What causes this issue?

    You have entered the date &v2& for the operand &v1&. The date is
    invalid.

    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?


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AH720 - Enter a valid date ?
    The SAP error message AH720 "Enter a valid date" typically occurs when a user inputs a date that is not recognized as valid by the system. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when entering dates in transaction codes, reports, or data entry screens.
    Causes:
    
    Incorrect Date Format: The date may be entered in a format that is not recognized by the system. For example, using a format like MM/DD/YYYY instead of the expected DD/MM/YYYY or YYYY-MM-DD.
    Out of Range Dates: The date entered may be outside the acceptable range defined in the system settings (e.g., before the system's start date or after the end date).
    Invalid Date Values: The date may contain invalid values, such as February 30 or April 31.
    System Settings: User profile settings or system parameters may restrict certain date entries.
    Field Restrictions: The specific field may have restrictions on the type of dates that can be entered (e.g., only future

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