How To Fix EG793 - Specify a valid replacement year between 1900 and 2100

EG793 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EG - IS-U device management

• Message number: 793

• Message text: Specify a valid replacement year between 1900 and 2100

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EG793 - Specify a valid replacement year between 1900 and 2100 ?

  The SAP error message EG793, which states "Specify a valid replacement year between 1900 and 2100," typically occurs in the context of date handling within SAP systems. This error is often related to the input of dates that are either invalid or outside the acceptable range defined by the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Year Input: The year specified in a date field is either less than 1900 or greater than 2100.
  Date Format Issues: The date might not be formatted correctly, leading the system to misinterpret the year.
  Configuration Settings: There may be settings in the system that restrict the range of acceptable years for certain operations or transactions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Values: Ensure that any date you are entering falls within the range of 1900 to 2100. If you are using a date picker, verify that the selected date is correct.
  Correct Date Format: Make sure that the date is in the correct format as expected by