How To Fix /BDL/D-240 - You are using & as the date for data collection for session & &

/BDL/D-240 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BDL/D- -

• Message number: 240

• Message text: You are using & as the date for data collection for session & &

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/BDL/D-240 - Details

• The SAP error message /BDL/D-240 typically indicates an issue related to the data collection date in a session. This error can occur in the context of data collection processes, such as those used in SAP Business Data Logging (BDL) or similar data management functionalities.
  
  Cause:
  The error message /BDL/D-240 suggests that there is a problem with the date being used for data collection. The specific cause can vary, but common reasons include:
  
  Invalid Date Format: The date specified may not be in the correct format expected by the system.
  Date Out of Range: The date may fall outside the acceptable range for data collection, such as being in the future or too far in the past.
  Session 
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the session itself, such as incorrect parameters or settings.
  Data Locking: The data for the specified date may be locked or unavailable for processing.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can