Message type: E = Error
Message class: IDCN -
Message number: 232
Message text: Enter a valid document date; check date setting in user profiles
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IDCN232
- Enter a valid document date; check date setting in user profiles ?The SAP error message IDCN232, which states "Enter a valid document date; check date setting in user profiles," typically occurs when a user attempts to enter a document with an invalid date. This can happen in various SAP transactions, particularly those related to financial postings, document entries, or any other processes that require a date input.
Cause: Invalid Date Format: The date entered may not conform to the expected format (e.g., DD/MM/YYYY or MM/DD/YYYY). Date Outside Allowed Range: The date may fall outside the permissible range set in the system (e.g., before the fiscal year start or after the fiscal year end). User Profile Settings: The user profile may have specific date settings that restrict the dates that can be entered. System Date Settings: The system date settings may not be configured correctly, leading to discrepancies in date validation.
Solution: Check Date Format: Ensure that the date is entered in the correct format as per the system's
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