How To Fix FT073 - Enter a day between 01 and 30/31

FT073 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FT - FI Table Maintenance Error Messages

• Message number: 073

• Message text: Enter a day between 01 and 30/31

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FT073 - Details

• The SAP error message FT073 ("Enter a day between 01 and 30/31") typically occurs when a user is trying to enter a date in a field that expects a day value, but the input is either invalid or out of the acceptable range. This error is common in scenarios where date fields are involved, such as in transaction entries, report generation, or data uploads.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Day Input: The user may have entered a day that is not valid for the specified month (e.g., entering "32" for a month that only has 31 days).
  Incorrect Date Format: The date format may not match the expected format in the SAP system, leading to misinterpretation of the input.
  Leap Year Consideration: If February is involved, entering "29" on a non-leap year will trigger this error.
  Field Configuration: The field may have specific validation rules that restrict the range of acceptable day values.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Day Value: Ensure that