How To Fix EWA142 - Proration date &1 is invalid

EWA142 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EWA - IS-U-WA: Waste Management

• Message number: 142

• Message text: Proration date &1 is invalid

What causes this issue?

Proration date &V1& is not in the validity period of the line selected.

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.

EWA142 - Details

• The SAP error message EWA142, which states "Proration date &1 is invalid," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions or processes that involve prorating amounts based on specific dates. This error indicates that the proration date provided in the transaction or configuration is not valid for the operation being performed.
  
  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 Valid Range: The proration date may fall outside the valid range of dates for the transaction or the fiscal year.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict the use of certain dates for proration.
  Missing Master Data: Related master data (like contracts, agreements, or other relevant records) may not be set up correctly, leading to invalid date references.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Date Format: Ensure that the proration date is entered in the correct format (e.g., YYYY-MM-DD).
  Verify Date