How To Fix CD011 - Date must be before 2004

CD011 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CD - Change Documents

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Date must be before 2004

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CD011 - Date must be before 2004 ?

  The SAP error message CD011 ("Date must be before 2004") typically occurs when a user attempts to enter a date that is not valid according to the system's date settings or configuration. This error is often related to the system's fiscal year settings, date formats, or the configuration of the calendar in the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Fiscal Year Settings: The fiscal year in the SAP system may be set to a range that does not allow dates beyond a certain point, often due to historical data constraints.
  Date Format Issues: The date being entered may not be in the expected format, leading the system to interpret it incorrectly.
  System Configuration: The system may have been configured to restrict dates to a certain range for specific transactions or modules.
  Data Entry Error: Users may inadvertently enter a date that is outside the acceptable range.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Settings: Review the fiscal year settings in the SAP system.