How To Fix IM491 - Malfunction end only allowed to date $

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IM - Maintenance notifications

• Message number: 491

• Message text: Malfunction end only allowed to date $

What causes this issue?

You have entered a date which is later than the &V1&.

System Response

INCLUDE NA_FUENFZEHN OBJECT DOKU TX LANGUAGE E

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IM491 - Malfunction end only allowed to date $ ?

  The SAP error message IM491 ("Malfunction end only allowed to date $") typically occurs in the context of maintenance management, particularly when dealing with malfunction reports or notifications in the SAP system. This error indicates that the end date for a malfunction is being set to a date that is not valid according to the system's rules or configurations.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Date: The end date for the malfunction is set to a date that is earlier than the start date or is outside the allowed range defined in the system.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict the dates for malfunctions, such as fiscal year settings or maintenance planning parameters.
  Data Entry Error: A user may have mistakenly entered an incorrect date format or an invalid date.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Dates: Verify the start and end dates of the malfunction. Ensure that the end date is not earlier than the start