How To Fix AH861 - Specify a valid key date

AH861 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 861

• Message text: Specify a valid key date

What causes this issue?

Examinations are to be carried out based on the key date. You have
defined an implausible key 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?

Specify a key date in the meter reading unit between the <LB>1st</> and
the <LB>28th</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AH861 - Specify a valid key date ?

  The SAP error message AH861 "Specify a valid key date" typically occurs in the context of asset accounting or when dealing with asset-related transactions. This error indicates that the system requires a valid key date for processing the transaction, but the date provided is either missing, invalid, or not within the acceptable range.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Key Date: The key date field is left blank when it is required.
  Invalid Date Format: The date entered does not conform to the expected format (e.g., DD/MM/YYYY).
  Date Out of Range: The key date is outside the permissible range defined in the system settings (e.g., before the start of the fiscal year or after the end of the fiscal year).
  Incorrect Transaction Type: The transaction being processed may not support the key date provided.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the asset accounting module that restrict the use of certain dates.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Enter a Valid Key Date: Ensure that you