How To Fix CVP_DP_ILM251 - Invalid date offset entered

CVP_DP_ILM251 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CVP_DP_ILM - CVP_DP_ILM

• Message number: 251

• Message text: Invalid date offset entered

What causes this issue?

Date offset maintained is not correct. It must be maintained in the
following format
Date offset maintained is '+1Y-2M+5D' -> The date is +1 year, -2 months
and +5 days. Reference date is archiving date or maintained Start of
Retention Time (SoRT)
Date offset maintained is '-1Y' -> The date offset is -1 year
Date offset maintained is '-10D' -> The date offset is -10 days

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CVP_DP_ILM251 - Invalid date offset entered ?

  The SAP error message CVP_DP_ILM251: Invalid date offset entered typically occurs in the context of date handling within SAP applications, particularly when working with date offsets in planning or data processing scenarios. This error indicates that the date offset provided does not conform to the expected format or range.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Format: The date offset may not be in the correct format (e.g., it should be a numeric value).
  Out of Range: The offset value may be outside the acceptable range defined by the system (e.g., too large or too small).
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the planning or data processing settings that lead to this error.
  User Input Error: The user may have mistakenly entered an incorrect value.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Values: Verify the date offset value you are entering. Ensure it is a valid numeric value and within the acceptable range.
  Review Documentation: Consult the SAP documentation or help files related to the