How To Fix FAGL_SKF030 - Enter a valid date

FAGL_SKF030 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAGL_SKF - Statistical Key Figures (General Part)

• Message number: 030

• Message text: Enter a valid date

What causes this issue?

The date is not correct.

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?

Enter a valid date:
For statistical key figures of <ZH>type 1</>, the <LS>From Date</> is
the date from which the data is valid.
For statistical key figures of <ZH>type 2</>, the <LS>From Date</> is
the precise date on which the data is valid.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FAGL_SKF030 - Details

• The SAP error message FAGL_SKF030, which states "Enter a valid date," typically occurs in the context of financial accounting, particularly when dealing with the General Ledger (GL) or during the execution of certain transactions that require date inputs. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Date Format: The date entered may not conform to the expected format (e.g., DD/MM/YYYY or MM/DD/YYYY).
  Date Out of Range: The date may fall outside the permissible range defined in the system settings (e.g., fiscal year settings).
  Closed Periods: The date may correspond to a period that has already been closed in the financial calendar.
  System Settings: There may be specific settings in the configuration that restrict the use of certain dates.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Date Format: Ensure that the date is entered in the correct format as per the system's configuration.
  Verify Date Validity: Make sure the date is within the valid range for the fiscal year