How To Fix /ILE/ANNX_GENERAL173 - The selected date is higher then present date.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ILE/ANNX_GENERAL -

• Message number: 173

• Message text: The selected date is higher then present date.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ILE/ANNX_GENERAL173 - The selected date is higher then present date. ?

  The SAP error message /ILE/ANNX_GENERAL173 indicates that the selected date is greater than the current date. This error typically occurs in scenarios where a date input is expected to be in the past or present, but the user has entered a future date.
  Cause:
  
  Future Date Entry: The most common cause is that the user has inadvertently selected or entered a date that is in the future.
  System Date Configuration: There may be an issue with the system date settings, although this is less common.
  Business Logic: The application logic may be designed to restrict certain actions to only allow dates that are today or in the past.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Date Input: Review the date you have entered or selected. Ensure that it is not a future date. If it is, change it to a valid date (today or a past date).
  System Date Verification: Verify that the system date is set correctly. You can check this by using transaction code SM51 to see the date and time of the application server.
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the date restrictions, consult the relevant SAP documentation or user guides for the specific transaction or module you are working with.
  Contact Support: If you believe the error is occurring incorrectly (e.g., you are entering a valid date), consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on where you encounter this error, the transaction code you are using may provide additional context. Common transaction codes that might trigger this error include those related to planning, scheduling, or reporting.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that your user role has the necessary authorizations to perform the action you are attempting, as sometimes restrictions can be role-based.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error message or provide additional context on how to handle it.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with your tasks in SAP.