How To Fix EL098 - Entry 'February 29' not permitted

EL098 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EL - IS-U meter reading data processing

• Message number: 098

• Message text: Entry 'February 29' not permitted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EL098 - Entry 'February 29' not permitted ?

  The SAP error message EL098, which states "Entry 'February 29' not permitted," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or time management when the system encounters an invalid date entry. This error is particularly relevant in leap years, where February 29 is a valid date, but in non-leap years, it is not.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-Leap Year Entry: The most common cause of this error is that the system is trying to process a date of February 29 in a year that is not a leap year (e.g., 2021, 2023).
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the payroll or time management settings that do not account for leap years correctly.
  Data Entry Error: A user may have mistakenly entered February 29 for a non-leap year in a time sheet or payroll record.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Year: Verify the year for which the date February 29 is being processed. If it is a non-leap year, correct