How To Fix EWA446 - Proration not possible: date &1 is outside time slices &2-&3

EWA446 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 446

• Message text: Proration not possible: date &1 is outside time slices &2-&3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EWA446 - Proration not possible: date &1 is outside time slices &2-&3 ?

  The SAP error message EWA446, which states "Proration not possible: date &1 is outside time slices &2-&3," typically occurs in the context of financial or controlling modules when there is an attempt to perform a proration calculation (such as for costs or revenues) for a date that falls outside the defined time slices for a particular object or transaction.
  
  Cause:
  
  Date Mismatch: The date you are trying to process (indicated by &1) is not within the range of the defined time slices (from &2 to &3). This can happen if the date is either too early or too late compared to the valid periods set up in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: The time slices may not be configured correctly in the system, leading to gaps or overlaps that prevent proper proration.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a mistake in the data entry where the date is incorrectly specified.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Date: Verify the date