How To Fix BRF158 - Error in calculation of date difference in expression &1

BRF158 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRF - Messages for Business Rule Framework

• Message number: 158

• Message text: Error in calculation of date difference in expression &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRF158 - Error in calculation of date difference in expression &1 ?

  The SAP error message BRF158, which indicates "Error in calculation of date difference in expression &1," typically arises in the context of Business Rule Framework (BRF) when there is an issue with the calculation of date differences in a rule expression. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Date Format: The dates being compared may not be in the correct format or may not be valid dates.
  Null or Empty Values: One or both of the date fields being used in the calculation may be null or empty, leading to an inability to perform the calculation.
  Data Type Mismatch: The data types of the fields being used in the date difference calculation may not be compatible (e.g., comparing a date with a string).
  Incorrect Logic in Expression: The expression used to calculate the date difference may contain logical errors or incorrect syntax.
  System 
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with