How To Fix G6012 - Invoice Date & incorrect.

G6012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G6 - EDI messages in JV

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Invoice Date & incorrect.

What causes this issue?

An incorrect date format was transmitted on BIG01 (E1JVBIG-INVDT).
A date format of YYMMDD was expected.
Invoice Date:
Invoice Issue Date.

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?

A new transmission is required to correct this problem.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G6012 - Invoice Date & incorrect. ?

  The SAP error message G6012, which states "Invoice Date & incorrect," typically indicates that there is an issue with the invoice date entered in the system. This error can arise in various contexts, such as during the creation of an invoice, posting a document, or processing a transaction related to invoicing.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Date Format: The date may not be in the correct format expected by the system.
  Date Outside Allowed Range: The invoice date may fall outside the allowed posting period or fiscal year.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict certain dates for invoicing.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have specific rules regarding the invoice date.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary permissions to post invoices with the specified date.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Date Format: Ensure that the invoice date is entered in the correct format (e.g., DD/MM/YYYY or MM/DD/YYYY, depending on your system settings).
  Verify Posting