How To Fix FK033 - Date cannot be before 01.01.0001 (see long text)


FK033 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: FK - Factory calendar

  • Message number: 033

  • Message text: Date cannot be before 01.01.0001 (see long text)

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  • What causes this issue?

    You cannot enter a date before 01.01.0001 for technical reasons.

    System Response

    How to fix this error?

    Choose a date after 01.01.0001.

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FK033 - Details

  • The SAP error message FK033, which states "Date cannot be before 01.01.0001," typically occurs when a date field in a financial transaction or document is set to a value that is earlier than the minimum date allowed by the SAP system. This minimum date is set to January 1, 0001, and any attempt to enter a date before this will trigger the error.
    Causes:
    
    Incorrect Date Entry: A user may have mistakenly entered an invalid date in a transaction, such as a posting date, document date, or any date field.
    Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, it may contain invalid dates that do not conform to SAP's date requirements.
    System Configuration: In some cases, custom configurations or enhancements may inadvertently allow for invalid date entries.
    Default Values: If a program or transaction is set to use a default date that is invalid, it can lead to this error.
    
    Solutions:
    
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