How To Fix AU117 - Report date & is invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Report date & is invalid

What causes this issue?

You cannot run a report for any day you choose within a period. The
following restrictions apply to the report date:
If the report date is in the past, or in the current fiscal year:
You can use the end of a fiscal year or the end of any period as the
report date. If the fiscal year is already closed, you can only use the
end of the fiscal year as the date.
If the report date is in a future fiscal year:
The system always uses the last day of the fiscal year as the report
date.
If the report date is the first day of a fiscal year:
To ensure that the values for the beginning of the fiscal year are the
same as those for the end of the previous fiscal year, the system runs
reports with the report date 1/1/YYYY for the date 12/31/YYYY-1 (the
same applies for a non-calendar fiscal year).

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 AU117 - Report date & is invalid ?

  The SAP error message AU117 ("Report date & is invalid") typically occurs in the context of the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module when there is an issue with the date specified for a report or transaction. Here are the common causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Date Format: The date entered may not be in the correct format expected by the system.
  Date Outside of Posting Period: The date specified may fall outside of the open posting periods in the system. If the posting period is closed, you cannot post transactions for that date.
  Fiscal Year Settings: The fiscal year settings may not be configured correctly, leading to invalid dates being recognized.
  System Date Settings: The system date may be set incorrectly, causing discrepancies with the report date.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data for the specified date.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Date Format: Ensure that the date is entered in the correct format (e.g., DD.MM.YYYY).
  Verify Posting Period: Check the posting periods in the system to ensure that the date falls within an open period. You can do this by navigating to the transaction code OB52 to view and adjust the posting periods if necessary.
  Review Fiscal Year Settings: Ensure that the fiscal year variant is correctly set up and that the date falls within the defined fiscal year.
  Adjust System Date: Verify the system date settings to ensure they are correct. This can usually be checked by the system administrator.
  Check User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to access the reports or transactions for the specified date.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OB52 (for posting periods), OAAQ (for fiscal year variant), and OAVC (for asset accounting configuration) to check and adjust settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on Asset Accounting and reporting functionalities.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these aspects, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP community forums for further assistance.