How To Fix AU116 - Report date & is invalid for this report

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AU - FI-AA utility program error messages

• Message number: 116

• Message text: Report date & is invalid for this report

What causes this issue?

You can only run reports for closed or future fiscal years using a
report date on the last day of a fiscal year.

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?

Correct the report date as necessary.
The last day of the fiscal year in company code &V3&, in which the
report date lies, is &V2&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AU116 - Report date & is invalid for this report ?

  The SAP error message AU116, which states "Report date & is invalid for this report," typically occurs in the context of financial reporting or when generating reports related to asset accounting. This error indicates that the date specified for the report is not valid for the data being processed.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Date Range: The date specified for the report may fall outside the permissible range for the data being reported. For example, if the report is set to a date in a closed fiscal period, it may trigger this error.
  Fiscal Year Settings: The fiscal year settings in the system may not allow reporting for the specified date. This can happen if the fiscal year has been closed or if the date is not within the defined fiscal periods.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the asset accounting settings that restrict reporting for certain dates.
  Data Availability: The data for the specified date may not be available or may not have been posted yet.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Date Validity: Verify that the date you are trying to use for the report is valid. Ensure it falls within the open periods of the fiscal year.
  Review Fiscal Year Settings: Check the fiscal year variant settings in the system to ensure that the date is within an open period. You can do this by navigating to the configuration settings for fiscal year variants in SAP.
  Adjust Report Parameters: If possible, adjust the parameters of the report to use a different date that is valid for the report.
  Consult with Finance Team: If you are unsure about the fiscal periods or the validity of the date, consult with your finance or accounting team to confirm the correct reporting periods.
  Check for Data Posting: Ensure that all necessary data has been posted for the specified date. If the data is not available, you may need to wait until it is posted or choose a different date.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like S_ALR_87012086 (Asset History Sheet) or S_ALR_87011964 (Asset Balances) to generate reports.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for asset accounting and reporting to understand the constraints and configurations related to fiscal periods and reporting.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team or consult with an SAP expert for further assistance.