How To Fix EEWA_NCRB018 - Invoicing period start date is not valid! Process aborted.

EEWA_NCRB018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EEWA_NCRB - Container Rental Billing

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Invoicing period start date is not valid! Process aborted.

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EEWA_NCRB018 - Details

• The SAP error message EEWA_NCRB018 indicates that the invoicing period start date is not valid, which leads to the process being aborted. This error typically occurs in the context of invoicing or billing processes within SAP, particularly in modules related to finance or sales and distribution.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Date Format: The date provided may not be in the correct format or may not conform to the expected date range.
  Date Outside Allowed Range: The invoicing period start date may fall outside the allowed range defined in the system settings (e.g., fiscal year settings).
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict the invoicing period based on business rules or policies.
  Missing Master Data: Related master data (like customer or contract information) may not be set up correctly, leading to invalid date references.
  System Date Settings: The system date settings may be misconfigured, causing discrepancies in date validation.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Date Format: Ensure that the