How To Fix EDATEX043 - Reference period not valid

EDATEX043 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EDATEX - Messages for Data Exchange Processes

• Message number: 043

• Message text: Reference period not valid

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Correct the definition of the reference period for due date control
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Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EDATEX043 - Reference period not valid ?

  The SAP error message EDATEX043: Reference period not valid typically occurs in the context of data exchange or data processing, particularly when dealing with electronic data interchange (EDI) or similar functionalities in SAP. This error indicates that the reference period specified in the transaction or data processing request is not valid or recognized by the system.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Date Format: The reference period may be entered in an incorrect format that the system does not recognize.
  Outdated or Non-existent Period: The reference period may refer to a time frame that is either outdated or does not exist in the system (e.g., a closed fiscal period).
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict the use of certain periods for specific transactions.
  Missing Master Data: The relevant master data (like calendar settings or fiscal year variants) may not be properly set up or may be missing.
  User Input Error: The user may have