How To Fix BCA_FKK_DPD_HIST_DEL000 - Start date greater than system date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BCA_FKK_DPD_HIST_DEL - Message Class for data deletion from database

• Message number: 000

• Message text: Start date greater than system date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BCA_FKK_DPD_HIST_DEL000 - Start date greater than system date ?

  The SAP error message BCA_FKK_DPD_HIST_DEL000 with the description "Start date greater than system date" typically occurs in the context of data archiving or deletion processes in the SAP system, particularly in the area of contract accounts receivable and payable (FI-CA).
  Cause:
  This error indicates that the start date specified for a deletion or archiving process is set to a date that is later than the current system date. This situation can arise if:
  
  The user mistakenly inputs a future date.
  There is a misunderstanding of the date format or the intended date range.
  The system date is incorrectly set.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Date Input:
  
  Review the date you have entered for the deletion or archiving process. Ensure that it is not set to a future date.
  
  
  
  Verify System Date:
  
  Check the current system date in SAP. You can do this by using transaction code SE37 and executing the function module RFC_SYSTEM_INFO or simply by checking the system status in the SAP GUI.
  If the system date is incorrect, you may need to contact your system administrator to correct it.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Date:
  
  If the start date is indeed in the future, adjust it to a valid date that is equal to or earlier than the current system date.
  
  
  
  Re-run the Process:
  
  After correcting the date, re-initiate the deletion or archiving process.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you might be using transaction codes like SARA (Archive Administration) or FPAR (Archive Document Management).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on archiving and deletion processes in FI-CA.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the dates, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with your intended operations in SAP.