How To Fix AY442 - Report cannot be executed using report date &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AY - Deprec. simulation - maint. module (AIPS) /gen. master data

• Message number: 442

• Message text: Report cannot be executed using report date &1

What causes this issue?

You tried to start the asset history report using report date &V1&.
However, the report can only be executed with a report date that is the
end 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?

Start the report again using a valid date. For the requested year, this
date is &V2&.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AY442 - Report cannot be executed using report date &1 ?

  The SAP error message AY442, which states "Report cannot be executed using report date &1," typically occurs when there is an issue with the date parameter being used in a report. This error can arise in various contexts, such as when generating financial reports, inventory reports, or other types of data analysis.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Date Format: The date provided may not be in the correct format expected by the system.
  Date Outside Valid Range: The date specified might be outside the range of valid dates for the report, such as being in the future or too far in the past.
  Missing Data: There may be no data available for the specified date, leading to the inability to generate the report.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to execute the report for the specified date.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict report execution based on certain criteria.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Date Format: Ensure that the date is entered in the correct format (e.g., DD/MM/YYYY or MM/DD/YYYY) as required by the SAP system.
  Verify Date Range: Confirm that the date falls within the acceptable range for the report. If the report is meant for historical data, ensure that the date is not set in the future.
  Data Availability: Check if there is data available for the specified date. You may need to adjust the date or check the underlying data sources.
  User Permissions: Verify that the user executing the report has the necessary authorizations. If not, contact your SAP administrator to grant the required permissions.
  Consult Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific report to understand any constraints or requirements related to date parameters.
  System Configuration: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP Basis or technical team to check for any configuration settings that might be affecting report execution.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific report or error message.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes (e.g., SE38 for report execution, SU53 for authorization checks) that can help diagnose the issue.
  Support Forums: Consider searching or posting on SAP community forums for additional insights from other users who may have encountered the same error.
  
  If the problem continues after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to escalate the issue to your SAP support team for further investigation.