How To Fix GHO_OWNERSHIP_UI003 - Effective To Date must be the last day of the month; Example 99991231

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GHO_OWNERSHIP_UI - UI Message Class for Ownership

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Effective To Date must be the last day of the month; Example 99991231

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GHO_OWNERSHIP_UI003 - Effective To Date must be the last day of the month; Example 99991231 ?

  The SAP error message GHO_OWNERSHIP_UI003 indicates that the "Effective To Date" you are trying to enter does not conform to the required format. Specifically, the system expects the "Effective To Date" to be the last day of a month, and it provides an example of a valid date format: 99991231, which represents December 31, 9999.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises when:
  
  The date you entered does not fall on the last day of a month.
  The date format is incorrect or does not meet the system's expectations.
  The date is set to a day that is not valid for the month (e.g., February 30).
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Check the Date: Ensure that the "Effective To Date" you are entering is indeed the last day of the month. For example:
  
  January 31
  February 28 (or 29 in a leap year)
  March 31
  April 30
  May 31
  June 30
  July 31
  August 31
  September 30
  October 31
  November 30
  December 31
  
  
  
  Use the Correct Format: Make sure you are using the correct date format as required by the system. If the system expects a specific format (like YYYYMMDD), ensure that you are adhering to that.
  
  
  Example of Valid Dates: If you are entering a date far in the future, ensure it is the last day of the month, such as:
  
  For December 2023, use 20231231.
  For December 9999, use 99991231.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Date: If you have mistakenly entered a date that is not the last day of the month, adjust it accordingly.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal or your organization's SAP documentation for more details on date formats and requirements.
  User Training: If this error occurs frequently, consider providing training or resources to users on how to correctly enter dates in the system.
  System Configuration: If the issue persists, it may be worth checking with your SAP administrator to ensure that there are no custom configurations affecting date entry.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the GHO_OWNERSHIP_UI003 error and successfully enter the "Effective To Date" as required by the SAP system.